CarVerify

Free Car Check

HIL 7456

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,625 mi
Last recorded184,625 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIL 7456
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 184,625 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front Facing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear Facing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear Facing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 175,588 miles

Front Diff Is Leaking

Pass 7 Mar 2024 158,934 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember under load area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 158,934 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember under load area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 158,131 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 158,131 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out-rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front footwell floor corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2022 156,666 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 156,666 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting tubular crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced tubular cross member (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box balljoint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 155,122 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust mount broken at rear

Pass 11 Feb 2020 153,296 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 150,469 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 150,469 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 147,405 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 144,844 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 141,794 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 138,093 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2015 138,093 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2014 131,884 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 131,884 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 120,683 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 120,671 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 112,980 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 112,155 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 110,629 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 109,116 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 106,673 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 101,162 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 95,136 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HIL 7456 is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1994 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 120,267 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HIL 7456, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 32 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HIL 7456?

You can check the full history of HIL 7456 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HIL 7456 registered?

HIL 7456 is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 November 1994.

Is HIL 7456 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HIL 7456 shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HIL 7456 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HIL 7456. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.