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L641 HJD

1994 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

231,326 mi
Last recorded231,326 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL641 HJD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 231,326 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 231,326 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working Bad connection (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 229,826 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 226,690 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 222,802 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 220,346 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 217,015 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 212,450 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 205,654 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2013 199,544 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2012 189,469 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 181,603 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2010 168,788 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2009 156,871 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 150,931 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear side light slightly dim

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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L641 HJD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 L641 HJD, 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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What year was L641 HJD registered?

L641 HJD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 March 1994.

Is L641 HJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L641 HJD shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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