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M449 HUT

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

27,912 mi
Last recorded27,912 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM449 HUT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 27,912 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 27,912 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear brake pipe at rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2024 27,811 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 27,720 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 27,577 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 27,577 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 27,492 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 27,128 miles

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember slightly corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 26,850 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 26,453 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 26,029 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in centre silencer (7.1.2)

O/S front bumper damaged by corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2016 25,441 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 25,198 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 25,192 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear panel holed by corrosion (6.6.6)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 24,795 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 24,504 miles

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 12 Nov 2012 24,104 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 23,703 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 23,703 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 23,311 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 23,311 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 22,628 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 22,628 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 22,307 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 21,920 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 21,315 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 20,702 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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M449 HUT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M449 HUT, 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 M449 HUT registered?

M449 HUT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1994.

Is M449 HUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M449 HUT shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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