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M321 HFJ

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

270,695 mi
Last recorded270,695 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM321 HFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 270,695 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 270,693 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2025 248,280 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security firewall (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security firewall (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 240,775 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively transfer box end (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

steering damper bush has slight free play

Pass 28 Jun 2023 236,081 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 234,727 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 234,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor /sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 224,824 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 224,814 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength stabliser bar on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn into mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle insecure top mounting (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 217,675 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 211,816 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight leak on steering box

Pass 25 Mar 2019 198,821 miles

slight oil leak on steering box

Pass 13 Mar 2018 190,900 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 184,238 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion forming underside body and components

Pass 29 Jun 2016 180,712 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Rust hole in nearside front floor

Fail 27 Jun 2016 180,711 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced Axle end (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Drivers floor and bulkhead support bracket (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced Axle end (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Rust hole in nearside front floor

Pass 3 Jul 2015 172,948 miles

Oil leak

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

tyre sidewalls cracking

Fail 10 Jun 2015 172,946 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Oil leak

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

heavy corrosion and weak points forming on underside prescribed areas,structure and components

tyres deteriorating/sidewalls cracking

Fail 10 Jun 2014 165,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

nearside rear crossmember rusty

Pass 10 Jun 2014 165,187 miles

nearside rear crossmember rusty

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 160,990 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 159,413 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2011 158,139 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 155,653 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 152,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 149,405 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 149,193 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight seepage on fuel tank

Pass 6 Sep 2006 148,532 miles

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

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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M321 HFJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M321 HFJ, 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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M321 HFJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 August 1994.

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