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M335 HTA

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

168,981 mi
Last recorded168,981 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM335 HTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 168,981 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 166,676 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 163,853 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 160,364 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 160,353 miles

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Mid ships area O/S and N/S Chassis rails. As marked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 158,854 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 156,217 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 156,217 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated Broken (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outrigger area as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded As marked (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Various places.as marked (6.6.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S And N/S rear chassis rails as marked Various places (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 154,502 miles

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

front foot wells corroded not with in prescribed area

front tyres wearing thin

slight corrosion of bulk head, not with in prescribed area

Pass 30 Dec 2014 152,503 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 152,463 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 150,084 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside & nearside windscreen wiper blades split on ends

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

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

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 150,084 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside & nearside windscreen wiper blades split on ends

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 148,116 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 148,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 146,236 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 145,579 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 143,118 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 143,118 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 140,914 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 140,914 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 134,800 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 134,620 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 132,551 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 132,551 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 129,691 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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M335 HTA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M335 HTA, 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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M335 HTA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 November 1994.

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