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M948 HFJ

1994 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,282 mi
Last recorded198,282 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM948 HFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 198,282 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 197,882 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 196,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSHES <BOTH> (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSHES<BOTH> (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 196,672 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSHES <BOTH> (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSHES<BOTH> (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 195,881 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 194,843 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 190,887 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 190,886 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn radius arm loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn radius arm loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 188,045 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged brake pipe nut cross threaded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drag link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 188,044 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wipers park in wrong position (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged brake pipe nut cross threaded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drag link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2014 186,710 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 180,919 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 180,919 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 May 2012 173,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 22 May 2012 173,406 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 May 2011 168,286 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 May 2011 168,286 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 May 2010 163,152 miles

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Pass 19 May 2009 157,866 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 153,508 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 153,508 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 May 2007 146,868 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 146,868 miles

Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 136,925 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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M948 HFJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M948 HFJ, 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 M948 HFJ registered?

M948 HFJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 August 1994.

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