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L46 HHN

1994 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

161,369 mi
Last recorded161,369 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL46 HHN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 161,369 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis central, slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 158,919 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both lower (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 158,914 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment steering box to steering damper linkage (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both lower (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 154,370 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 154,346 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear x member corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 148,254 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 142,803 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 139,216 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 138,728 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated NON\OPEN (8.4.2)

Direction indicators not working ALL (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative ALL (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play AND TRACTOR JOINT AND SLIGHT NOISE (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Lower Battery insecure SEAT BASE BATTERY CARRIER ROTTEN (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BOTH SIDES TOP AND BOTTOM CHASSIS (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2016 137,152 miles

battery box showing signs of corroded

both front axle bump stops missing

Fail 21 Dec 2016 137,152 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

both front axle bump stops missing

Fail 31 Mar 2016 137,026 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end loose bolt missing (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced axle (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near upper shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced axle (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front out riggers holed and corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 130,450 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 130,450 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 124,905 miles

under body corrosion

Fail 14 Mar 2014 124,905 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

under body corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2013 118,882 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 112,899 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 112,899 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 10,297 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 6 Nov 2010 102,287 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 92,644 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 92,563 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 91,832 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2007 91,832 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2007 91,832 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 87,561 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 87,561 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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L46 HHN is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L46 HHN, 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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L46 HHN is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 1994.

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