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M158 WTJ

1994 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests29 (14 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate48.3%

Mileage

105,214 mi
Last recorded105,214 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM158 WTJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 15 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2024 105,214 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 102,897 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 102,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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 arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 102,287 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 102,287 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (4.4.1 (e))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 100,257 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 100,257 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 98,574 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Hub seals leaking

Front under body slight corrosion

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Underneath waxoyled

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 98,574 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Hub seals leaking

Front under body slight corrosion

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Underneath waxoyled

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 97,015 miles

Front hub seals leaking

Nearside Front outrigger slightly corroded

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

slight damage to center crossmember

steering system slightly rough on lock to lock check

welding carried out to chassis

Fail 4 Sep 2017 97,015 miles

Front hub seals leaking

Nearside Front outrigger slightly corroded

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

slight damage to center crossmember

steering system slightly rough on lock to lock check

welding carried out to chassis

Pass 12 Sep 2016 96,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (2.4.A.3)

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

chassis/underside/battery tray slightly corroded

n/s/f out rigger slightly corroded, tow bar wiring not connected, front hub seals leaking?

welded repairs suspect, all brake discs slightly corroded,

Fail 9 Sep 2016 96,341 miles

Nearside Steering locking device insecure track rod end lock nut loose (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired foot well (3.6.C.3)

Offside Steering locking device insecure track rod end lock nut loose (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (2.4.A.3)

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

chassis/underside/battery tray slightly corroded

n/s/f out rigger slightly corroded, tow bar wiring not connected, front hub seals leaking?

welded repairs suspect, all brake discs slightly corroded,

Fail 14 Jun 2016 96,340 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (2.2.C.1h)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

battery tray corroded, underside/chassis slightly corroded, welded repairs suspect

brake performance not tested

towbar wiring not connected, both front hub seals slightly leaking, all brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2014 93,560 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

hazard warning switch suspect,trailer wiring not fitted,rear crossmember/floors corroded,suspension/suspension mounts corroded,chassis slightly corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2014 93,503 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

hazard warning switch suspect,trailer wiring not fitted,rear crossmember/floors corroded,suspension/suspension mounts corroded,chassis slightly corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2013 89,617 miles

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

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

brakes tapley tested only.suspension bushes perished,play in nearside front hub,nearside front chassis leg coroded.rear prop. shaft uj. worn

Pass 7 Jan 2013 89,617 miles

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

brakes tapley tested only.suspension bushes perished,play in nearside front hub,nearside front chassis leg coroded.rear prop. shaft uj. worn

Pass 10 Jan 2012 87,668 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside front chassis area coroded,brakes slight pull to nearside,

slight play nearside front hub.nearside front brake pipe coroded.

Pass 28 Jan 2011 86,454 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 86,441 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

OS and NS rear brake discs have surface corrosion

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 86,438 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)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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 Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 80,355 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2009 80,144 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 9 Sep 2008 72,989 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 66,603 miles

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

offside wiper blade slitting

seat belt webbing slightly damaged

Fail 8 Jun 2007 66,533 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside wiper blade slightly split

seat belt webbing slightly damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2006 61,896 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

corrosion to rear chassis cross member

slight damage to seat belt webbings

Fail 5 Jun 2006 61,876 miles

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

Brake linkage locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

corrosion to rear chassis cross member

slight damage to seat belt webbings

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 WTJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.3%.

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 M158 WTJ, 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 WTJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 1994.

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