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L458 FUH

1994 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

202,906 mi
Last recorded202,906 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL458 FUH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 202,906 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 201,293 miles

Central Front Upper - Damper bush perishing

Coil spring corroded - All front/rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - radial arm (x2) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective - Muffler (end ) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Steering component deformed but serviceable - (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 195,654 miles

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

Upper Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 195,654 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel park brake (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam offside and nearside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam offside and nearside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Upper Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 191,778 miles

- Suspension, chassis and its braking components have varied stages of hard corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2021 191,777 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/f both discs worn and rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/r both discs worn and rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 191,767 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Emissions not tested Oil low, oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated Rear (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Diff seal leaking

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 185,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 185,391 miles

Steering box insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 185,389 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front drag link (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear drag link (2.1.3 (g) (i))

head lights coming on with side lights

rear diff plug missing

Pass 15 Dec 2017 181,796 miles

Oil leak ()

nearside front tyre starting to perish

Fail 13 Dec 2017 181,795 miles

Ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

nearside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 12 Dec 2016 177,829 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 177,828 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail out rigger plate (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail outrigger plate (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 173,209 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 173,209 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' wiper arm/blade (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

engine oil level low, emissions not tested

Pass 25 Nov 2014 169,956 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

various oil leaks

Fail 10 Nov 2014 169,949 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

part of offside floor pan missing

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

both main floor pans not fixed

Pass 1 Aug 2013 168,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

underside corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2013 168,702 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

underside corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2012 167,085 miles

front brake pipes rusty, play in rear roll bar links, front and rear brake discs deteriorated, rear indicators fading

front seat belts damaged and retainer covers missing, clutch pedal rubber missing, windscreen chipped, o/s seat runner stiff, bull bar rusty and taped, body damaged and rusty, exhaust deteriorated, major oil leaks multi

play in n/s track rod end

surface corrosion to chassis, floors, out rigers, bulk head, suspension componants

Fail 9 Jul 2012 167,079 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake pipes rusty, play in rear roll bar links, front and rear brake discs deteriorated, rear indicators fading

front seat belts damaged and retainer covers missing, clutch pedal rubber missing, windscreen chipped, o/s seat runner stiff, bull bar rusty and taped, body damaged and rusty, exhaust deteriorated, major oil leaks multi

surface corrosion to chassis, floors, out rigers, bulk head, suspension componants

Pass 11 Jul 2011 163,681 miles

as issued with vt30 number 579574571170

Fail 23 Jun 2011 163,674 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s front seat belt fraying, front belt retainers, windscreen chipped, diff oil leaks, engine oil leak, front and rear brake pipes rusty, hub oil leak, brake discs deteriorated, steering joint boots split, o/s rear bearing play

surface corrosion to chassis, crossmembers, out riggers, suspension componants

Pass 28 Jun 2010 156,192 miles

brake noise, front belt retainers, n/s front seat belt fraying, oil leaks, o/s front and rear brake pipes rusty, fuel tank wet, chassis rusty, indicators fading, o/s dip image poor

Fail 14 Jun 2010 156,187 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

brake noise, front belt retainers, n/s front seat belt fraying, oil leaks, o/s front and rear brake pipes rusty, fuel tank wet, chassis rusty, indicators fading, o/s dip image poor

Pass 1 Jun 2009 152,163 miles

body rusty, windscreen chipped, exhaust rusty, oil leak, brake pipes rusty, chassis rusty, p/a rusty

Fail 15 May 2009 152,162 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

body rusty, windscreen chipped, exhaust rusty, oil leak, brake pipes rusty, chassis rusty, p/a rusty

Pass 15 Apr 2008 145,367 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

o/s front seat belt mount area fracktured not suportive panneling, multi oil leaks, front hub oil seals leaking, front and front to rear metal brke pipes rusty

slight oil seapage to o/s front disc, surface corrosion to chassis and crossmembers, o/s front wheel bearing noise, play in steering drop link ball joint

Pass 17 Apr 2007 141,391 miles

oil leaks,o/s front hub oil leak,dampness at o/s rear shock,brake noise.wipers torn

Pass 12 Apr 2006 132,754 miles

drop link arm ball joint play

front hub oil leaks

o/s wing mirror cracked

oil leaks

surface corrosion to chassis

tyre side walls worn

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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L458 FUH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 L458 FUH, 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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L458 FUH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 June 1994.

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