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M696 HPR

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,621 mi
Last recorded155,621 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM696 HPR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 155,621 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 153,615 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 152,431 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 150,208 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2017 147,060 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2016 143,076 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2016 143,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2015 139,335 miles

General corrosion to body

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2014 135,251 miles

General corrosion on under side

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2013 131,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

general corroision on under side

n/s front tyre has a cut in the tread

rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2012 127,263 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both registration plates are faded

Fail 13 Feb 2012 127,263 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both registration plates are faded

Pass 14 Feb 2011 122,922 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 118,172 miles

exhaust down pipe starting to rust on seam by cross member

front radius bushes worn n/s and o/s

o/s/f floor pan rust hole in footwell

rear axle front radius bushes worn n/s and o/s

Pass 17 Feb 2009 112,148 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Front number plate disfigured

Front pads appear to be getting low

Rear radius arm front bushes in very poor condition

Pass 5 Feb 2008 108,060 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 108,060 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 104,428 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 104,428 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 101,638 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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M696 HPR is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M696 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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What year was M696 HPR registered?

M696 HPR is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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