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M609 HAT

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,826 mi
Last recorded95,826 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM609 HAT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 95,826 miles

No handbrake tell-tale

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

PAS hoses has a light mist of oil

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 95,826 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Wiper arm (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

No handbrake tell-tale

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

PAS hoses has a light mist of oil

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 92,878 miles

Hand brake tell-tale in-op

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Power steering hoses have a light mist of oil

Steering box damp

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 92,878 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Hand brake tell-tale in-op

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Power steering hoses have a light mist of oil

Steering box damp

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 86,472 miles

Battery box has light corrosion

Intermediate exhaust section has slight blow

Nearside rear tyre lightly perished

Power steering hoses have a light misting of oil

Rear trail link mounts have slight play

Slight play in A-frame ball joint

Small oil leak from gearbox area

Small oil leak from lower engine area

Steering box damp

Pass 19 Oct 2016 80,339 miles

Both front hub seals seeping.

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe. (7.1.2)

Front to rear brake pipe greased.

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak From both diffs and transfer box. ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 19 Oct 2016 80,339 miles

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Both front hub seals seeping.

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe. (7.1.2)

Front to rear brake pipe greased.

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak From both diffs and transfer box. ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 23 Oct 2015 69,708 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 69,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 60,426 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

vehicle underbody corroded in places

Pass 16 Oct 2013 52,521 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

osf hub leaking

vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2012 44,204 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 44,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 34,277 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 23,375 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 16,638 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 15,223 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 12,195 miles

exhaust rear section rusty but not blowing

Fail 10 Oct 2007 12,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

exhaust rear section rusty but not blowing

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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M609 HAT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 M609 HAT, 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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M609 HAT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 October 1994.

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