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M641 HRU

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

319,262 mi
Last recorded319,262 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM641 HRU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 319,262 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 319,146 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front hub seals damp

underside corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2019 317,739 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

patches of corrosion

Pass 4 May 2018 315,275 miles

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2017 312,024 miles

patche sof corrosion

Fail 21 Apr 2017 312,024 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

patche sof corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2016 310,029 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2015 308,024 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks

Pass 27 Mar 2014 304,816 miles

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

patches of corrosion

Fail 25 Mar 2014 304,816 miles

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

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

patches of corrosion

Fail 6 Apr 2013 300,010 miles

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

Oil leak

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

general condition

Pass 6 Apr 2013 300,010 miles

Oil leak

general condition

Pass 3 Jul 2012 300,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs thin

o/s rear bump stop missing

Pass 21 Jul 2011 300,000 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front brake discs thickness significantly reduced

light corrosion on the welded seam front exhaust down pipe

Fail 20 Jul 2011 300,000 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front brake discs thickness significantly reduced

light corrosion on the welded seam front exhaust down pipe

Pass 9 Jul 2010 299,250 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to drivers foot well on the left

drivers seat belt in poor condition, slight fluffing

o/s rear bump stop missing

Fail 7 Jul 2010 299,162 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Oil leak

corrosion to drivers foot well on the left

drivers seat belt in poor condition, slight fluffing

o/s rear bump stop missing

Pass 6 Jul 2009 290,570 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 279,667 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 267,157 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 267,153 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 253,427 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 236,773 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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M641 HRU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 M641 HRU, 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 M641 HRU registered?

M641 HRU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 August 1994.

Is M641 HRU safe to buy?

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