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M344 HTA

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

205,743 mi
Last recorded205,743 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM344 HTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 205,743 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 203,241 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE WAX OILED OR SIMILAR PRODUCT

Pass 31 Mar 2023 201,070 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 200,514 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 200,514 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 198,040 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 198,040 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 195,552 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 193,807 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 190,017 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive front and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 190,017 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive front and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel (8.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 189,943 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 189,709 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 189,707 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 188,491 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

spare tyre flat

Fail 3 Jun 2015 188,487 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

spare tyre flat

Pass 5 Mar 2014 187,578 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 187,574 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 185,588 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 179,917 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 179,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 173,939 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 169,119 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 162,395 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 153,685 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 142,288 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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M344 HTA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 M344 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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What year was M344 HTA registered?

M344 HTA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 December 1994.

Is M344 HTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M344 HTA shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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