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M288 HWO

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

102,106 mi
Last recorded102,106 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM288 HWO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 102,106 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 101,004 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 100,001 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 99,810 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 99,456 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 99,005 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 98,002 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 95,246 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 87,620 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 81,467 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 74,276 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 66,833 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 59,557 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 57,512 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 55,245 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 52,376 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 49,497 miles

Advise on slight wear starting in drop arm balljiont

Pass 26 Aug 2009 43,315 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 40,329 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 40,329 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 38,348 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 37,225 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 37,225 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 36,714 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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M288 HWO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 M288 HWO, 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 M288 HWO registered?

M288 HWO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M288 HWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M288 HWO shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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