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M764 HWO

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

95,973 mi
Last recorded95,973 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM764 HWO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 95,973 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 95,899 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 83,593 miles

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

heavy surface corrosion to near side rear chassis legs

Fail 2 Dec 2019 83,591 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

heavy surface corrosion to near side rear chassis legs

Pass 20 Nov 2018 79,954 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 79,952 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 79,776 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 79,774 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis, (rear panel) (6.6.6)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 79,109 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO BACK (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 77,769 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 77,766 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 76,267 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 76,260 miles

Centre Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 74,475 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear axle ball joint has slight play

Pass 5 Nov 2012 72,679 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 70,828 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 68,692 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 66,324 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2008 64,188 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 64,188 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 61,778 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 59,492 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 57,274 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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M764 HWO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 M764 HWO, 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 M764 HWO registered?

M764 HWO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1994.

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