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M204 HNR

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,723 mi
Last recorded180,723 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM204 HNR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 180,723 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 180,559 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 180,554 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering box drop arm ball joint worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm ball joint cover (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 180,043 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 180,043 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 179,587 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 179,587 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 178,572 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2013 173,857 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 166,178 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 166,168 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

o/s/r 1/4 glass adrift in mounting rubber seal

Pass 9 May 2011 160,842 miles

O/S wiper obscuring drivers veiw (rectified)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

spare wheel insecure (rectified)

Pass 17 May 2010 156,383 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 156,383 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 149,427 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 149,427 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Oct 2007 142,035 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 142,035 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 133,602 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 133,602 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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M204 HNR is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M204 HNR, 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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M204 HNR is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 1994.

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