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M685 HPR

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

50,520 mi
Last recorded50,520 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM685 HPR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 50,520 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

clutch pedal rubber missing

door pillars corroded

handbrake little reserve travel

Pass 5 Jan 2018 49,356 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 49,351 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 48,800 miles

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 48,800 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 47,916 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 47,916 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 46,519 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 46,519 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 45,460 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 45,460 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 44,515 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 44,515 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 43,251 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 43,251 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 41,799 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 41,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 40,411 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 40,411 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 38,763 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 38,763 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 36,039 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 34,618 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 32,454 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 32,454 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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M685 HPR is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 M685 HPR, 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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M685 HPR is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 August 1994.

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