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M776 HWO

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

215,809 mi
Last recorded215,809 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM776 HWO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 215,809 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 215,809 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 215,783 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 215,783 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 215,661 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 215,661 miles

Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 215,648 miles

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission swivel joint leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission swivel joint leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring not seated correctly

Pass 25 Feb 2022 214,791 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 214,755 miles

Fuel system component leaking Under bonnet dripping around bell housing onto floor (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis Out tigger to rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis just below the shocker top mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis join out rigger and crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis next to coil spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member on tow bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 213,772 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 210,456 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 210,454 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2019 204,639 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 196,325 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 192,966 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 188,397 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 188,397 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 187,548 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 187,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 169,904 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 151,583 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 151,583 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 133,662 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 133,651 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 114,947 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Propshaft component defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2007 114,598 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Propshaft component defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 98,212 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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M776 HWO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 M776 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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M776 HWO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 September 1994.

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