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M645 HRU

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

168,477 mi
Last recorded168,477 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM645 HRU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 168,477 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 30 May 2025 167,118 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underside corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2024 162,513 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

underside corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2023 152,325 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 151,450 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened panhard rod bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 149,613 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 149,522 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner chasis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner chasis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner chasis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer part of both brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 146,065 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2020 146,060 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2019 138,908 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 138,908 miles

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 135,280 miles

all brake pipes covered in grease unable to fully inspect

all four suspension coil springs corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2018 135,280 miles

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

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

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

all brake pipes covered in grease unable to fully inspect

all four suspension coil springs corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2017 133,764 miles

Oil leak

all brake pipes covered in grease and underseal unable to fully inspect

coil spring corroded all four suspension (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 133,764 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

all brake pipes covered in grease and underseal unable to fully inspect

coil spring corroded all four suspension (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 133,099 miles

all brake pipes covered in grease unable to fully inspect

Offside Front swivel pin seal leaking

Fail 5 Jan 2016 133,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped axle (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped axle (3.6.B.1)

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

all brake pipes covered in grease unable to fully inspect

Offside Front swivel pin seal leaking

Pass 19 Nov 2014 133,062 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

condition of wiper blades

extensive rusting to chassis area

extensive rusting to front and rear axles

nearside and offside front floor areas corroded and holed out of prescribed area

offside front hub seal leak

oil leaks

rusting to rear brake discs

welding repairs to chassis

Pass 15 Nov 2013 132,636 miles

wear in seat runners and mounts

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

condition of rear brake discs

extensive rusting and underseal to entire chassis areas and front and rear axle areas

nearside and offside front floor areas corroded and holed out of prescribed areas

repairs to nearside front outer rigger

Fail 13 Nov 2013 132,633 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

condition of rear brake discs

extensive rusting and underseal to entire chassis areas and front and rear axle areas

nearside and offside front floor areas corroded and holed out of prescribed areas

repairs to nearside front outer rigger

wear in seat runners and mounts

Pass 24 Oct 2012 132,213 miles

condition of stearing wheel

cracking to both offside tyres

movement in seat runners

nearside and offside front floor areas corroded

rust on rear discs

rust,repairs and underseal to chassis area

rusting to nearside front brake pipe

very heavy cracking to nearside rear tyre tread

Fail 24 Oct 2012 132,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

condition of stearing wheel

cracking to both offside tyres

movement in seat runners

nearside and offside front floor areas corroded

rust on rear discs

rust,repairs and underseal to chassis area

rusting to nearside front brake pipe

very heavy cracking to nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 17 Nov 2011 132,098 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake discs corroded on inner edge

n/s/r tyre starting to crack on inner side wall

Fail 15 Nov 2011 132,098 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake discs corroded on inner edge

n/s/r tyre starting to crack on inner side wall

Pass 17 Nov 2010 131,325 miles

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

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

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

cond of flexis

cond of rear brake discs

cond of seat bases

cond of steering wheel

cond of tyres

rust on brake pipes

very heavy rust in all chassis,outriggers & body mount areas

Fail 10 Nov 2010 131,319 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rust on brake pipes

rust on rear brake discs

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

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

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

cond of all four tyres

cond of both fr & rear flexi pipes

cond of both front seat base runners

cond of steering wheel

very heavy rust in all chassis,outriggers,body monts & x members

Pass 18 Nov 2009 129,149 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 129,146 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front doors corroded

dipstick tube broken off

drop arm ball joint gaiter insecure

engine has oil leak

n/s rear trackrod end gaiter split

Pass 6 Nov 2008 121,506 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 121,506 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 112,427 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 112,427 miles

Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 102,888 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 102,888 miles

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

tyres getting low!!!!

Pass 14 Nov 2005 93,330 miles

oil leaks !!!!!

Fail 7 Nov 2005 93,216 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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M645 HRU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M645 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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M645 HRU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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