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M158 ACV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

113,639 mi
Last recorded113,639 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM158 ACV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 113,639 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 113,639 miles

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

Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 111,679 miles

General corrosion of whole chassis

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

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

Offside rear brake back plate heavily corroded & rattling

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

Slight engine oil leaks

Slight leak both front swivel joints

Slight leak rear diff pinion seal

Fail 18 Aug 2023 111,679 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

General corrosion of whole chassis

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

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

Offside rear brake back plate heavily corroded & rattling

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

Slight engine oil leaks

Slight leak both front swivel joints

Slight leak rear diff pinion seal

Fail 18 Oct 2022 111,661 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced hanger (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front swivel joints slight weep of oil

corrosion front and rear brake pipes

surface corrosion parts of chassis

Pass 22 Sep 2021 110,326 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 110,121 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 110,121 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt "A" Frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 108,574 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 108,573 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body support out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger under bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body support out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drop arm ball joint has slight contact with panard rod mounting bolt

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 106,098 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 'A' frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 106,098 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 'A' frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 103,911 miles

'A' frame dust cover split

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 101,648 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 99,414 miles

Head Gasket Blowing Back Of Cylinder Head.

Pass 10 Sep 2014 97,421 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 97,421 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 95,869 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 95,869 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 94,172 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 94,172 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 92,547 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 90,757 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 90,757 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 88,996 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 88,996 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 87,189 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 87,189 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Radiator in poor condition

a frame ball joint gaitor is badly split

axle brake pipe on near side rear has corrosion

both rear discs have rust marks on brake surface

drivers seat belt in poor condition

front to rear brake pipe has corrosion in various places

hand brake in need of adjustment

small hole in offside of rear chassis

Pass 28 Sep 2007 85,062 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 84,978 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

wipers very noisey in operation

Pass 19 Sep 2006 82,541 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 82,541 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 79,453 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2005 79,453 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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M158 ACV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 M158 ACV, 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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M158 ACV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 August 1994.

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