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M917 HKH

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

109,769 mi
Last recorded109,769 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM917 HKH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 109,769 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 109,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Diff ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 108,063 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 108,063 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 107,302 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 105,879 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 105,879 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 104,299 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 104,282 miles

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

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

tail pipe missing

Pass 13 Jun 2012 102,216 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 98,437 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 98,425 miles

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

off side front out rigger excessively corroded

Pass 12 May 2010 93,341 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 87,604 miles

n/s and o/s/f shockabsorber turrets starting to show some corrosion

o/s/f wiper blade torn

steel brake pipe to n/s/f showing some corrosion

steering box drop arm ball joint boot split

Fail 16 Jan 2009 87,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

n/s and o/s/f shockabsorber turrets starting to show some corrosion

o/s/f wiper blade torn

steel brake pipe to n/s/f showing some corrosion

steering box drop arm ball joint boot split

Pass 28 Jan 2008 80,562 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 79,665 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 78,405 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 72,097 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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M917 HKH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 M917 HKH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M917 HKH registered?

M917 HKH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M917 HKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M917 HKH shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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