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M329 HFJ

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

151,428 mi
Last recorded151,428 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM329 HFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 151,428 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 147,860 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 143,537 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 139,492 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 135,920 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 135,090 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 133,796 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 133,796 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 132,821 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 132,194 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 131,847 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 130,941 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 129,544 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 127,911 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 124,026 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 120,098 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 116,031 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 111,240 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 106,010 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 101,148 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 95,690 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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M329 HFJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 M329 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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What year was M329 HFJ registered?

M329 HFJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 1994.

Is M329 HFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M329 HFJ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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