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M273 HWP

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

201,621 mi
Last recorded201,621 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM273 HWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 201,621 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 200,535 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 199,255 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 197,798 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 196,822 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 196,808 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened on axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 195,730 miles

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s inner walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 194,262 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s inner walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s battery carrier corroded.

Pass 11 Jun 2018 191,896 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s inner tyre walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 188,986 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 186,788 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 184,507 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 184,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 182,413 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 182,405 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 180,014 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 180,001 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 176,601 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 176,545 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 174,082 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 171,488 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 170,180 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 170,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 13 Aug 2008 170,166 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 168,250 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 168,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 165,136 miles

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

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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M273 HWP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 M273 HWP, 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 M273 HWP registered?

M273 HWP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 September 1994.

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