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L633 HRX

1994 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

159,622 mi
Last recorded159,622 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL633 HRX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 159,622 miles

Both sides front axel swivel joints have a minor oil leak

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 159,621 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Both sides front axel swivel joints have a minor oil leak

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 158,183 miles

Front axel hub swivels have minor oil leak

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 154,888 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 154,879 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 154,674 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front outrigger corroded and holed outside prescribed area

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 154,673 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering column mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front slight oil from steering swivel pin housing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front slight oil from steering swivel housing

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 154,329 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 153,536 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 153,530 miles

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

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 152,202 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 150,564 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 148,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

under bonnet and underneath wiring untidy

Fail 13 Sep 2016 148,967 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

under bonnet and underneath wiring untidy

Pass 25 Aug 2015 147,454 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 146,007 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 144,506 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 142,596 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 139,956 miles

engine seems to be running cold?

hazard switch seems temperamental

horn sounds very weak

nearside rear axle bump stop is missing

offside front headlamp bezel corroded

rear cross member sounds soft in spots

steel pipes underside of vehicle are rusty in places

steering box drop arm ball joint and nearside front drag link ball joint and both track rod end ball joint gaiters are split

stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 9 Jun 2010 138,573 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

both near side track rod ends rubber boots split

engine oil leak

off side track rod end rubber boot split

stone chips and scratches on windscreen

Pass 9 Jun 2010 138,573 miles

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

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

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

both near side track rod ends rubber boots split

engine oil leak

off side track rod end rubber boot split

stone chips and scratches on windscreen

Pass 10 Jun 2009 135,113 miles

front track rod [behind front axle] slightly distorted

fuel cap is broken but still provides adequate seal

slight lift in rear axle upper A frame ball joint

slight play in nearside rear upper shock absorber bush

Fail 10 Jun 2009 135,113 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front track rod [behind front axle] slightly distorted

fuel cap is broken but still provides adequate seal

slight lift in rear axle upper A frame ball joint

slight play in nearside rear upper shock absorber bush

Pass 9 May 2008 134,666 miles

excess play in rear axle pinion bearings

front radius arm bushes are in poor condition

fuel cap is cracked

nearside front seat belt webbing has been marked

nearside front spot light is inoperative

nearside rear crossmember sounds thin when tapped

rear service brake and rear parking brake efficiencys seem low

rear tie bar front bushes are starting to delaminate

Fail 6 May 2008 134,666 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

excess play in rear axle pinion bearings

front radius arm bushes are in poor condition

fuel cap is cracked

nearside front seat belt webbing has been marked

nearside front spot light is inoperative

nearside rear crossmember sounds thin when tapped

rear service brake and rear parking brake efficiencys seem low

rear tie bar front bushes are starting to delaminate

Pass 3 Oct 2006 133,079 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 133,079 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 131,580 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
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L633 HRX 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 67.9%.

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 L633 HRX, 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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L633 HRX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 March 1994.

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