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L132 HOF

1994 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,125 mi
Last recorded156,125 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL132 HOF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 156,125 miles

Offside Front hub leaking grease

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 156,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front hub leaking grease

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 151,401 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 145,345 miles

horn makes the hazard lights interact quickly

Pass 15 Mar 2023 141,983 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 137,573 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 131,176 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 130,834 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 129,906 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 129,458 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 129,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 May 2014 128,843 miles

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside rear hub backplate corroded

Pass 14 May 2013 128,022 miles

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 127,036 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges / slightly miss-shaped

corrosion around rear underside of vehicle - around chassis / suspension areas

rear exhaust section corroded / slightly blowing

slight dampness around both front hub areas

Pass 10 Mar 2011 121,536 miles

engine oil leak

small chip in lower of winscreen - zone 'a'

suraface corrosion around rear chassis area

Fail 2 Mar 2011 121,536 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

engine oil leak

small chip in lower of winscreen - zone 'a'

suraface corrosion around rear chassis area

Pass 24 Mar 2010 113,945 miles

general under body corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2009 105,704 miles

F/O/S HUB SWIVEL SEAL RETAINING RING CORRODED

Pass 19 Mar 2008 98,139 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 98,135 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 90,459 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 90,451 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

various underside corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2006 84,295 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 84,295 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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
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L132 HOF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 L132 HOF, 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.

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L132 HOF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 May 1994.

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