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L203 HFA

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,409 mi
Last recorded132,409 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL203 HFA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 132,409 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

slight play in both front hubs

Pass 26 Sep 2025 130,752 miles

exhaust repaired with bandage

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 6 Sep 2024 127,968 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 127,895 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 126,370 miles

Nearside Front shock leaking slightly

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 3 Oct 2023 126,370 miles

Nearside Front shock leaking slightly

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 124,073 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 124,073 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 123,242 miles

rear tyres part worn

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 25 Sep 2020 122,132 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 121,002 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 121,002 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 120,356 miles

front shocks leaking slightly

very slight steering fluid leak from steering box

Fail 28 Sep 2018 120,356 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 119,035 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 119,024 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 118,987 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 118,584 miles

both front spheres are slightly weaping grease

Pass 24 Feb 2014 118,007 miles

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

brake pipes undersealed

n/s headlamp slightly dim

Fail 24 Feb 2014 118,006 miles

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

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

brake pipes undersealed

n/s headlamp slightly dim

Fail 28 Feb 2013 116,776 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

all underbody & brake pipes undersealed

Pass 28 Feb 2013 116,776 miles

all underbody & brake pipes undersealed

Pass 14 Feb 2012 115,706 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2012 115,706 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside & nearside brake discs redused on inner edges

Pass 12 Feb 2011 109,735 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 98,444 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 91,342 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 84,879 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 84,879 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 74,803 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 64,592 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 64,592 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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L203 HFA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 L203 HFA, 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

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What year was L203 HFA registered?

L203 HFA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L203 HFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L203 HFA shows 32 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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