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M251 SCH

1994 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

55,254 mi
Last recorded55,254 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM251 SCH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 55,254 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 54,462 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 52,955 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 51,567 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 50,794 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 50,644 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 50,548 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 50,548 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2018 50,074 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 49,246 miles

slight corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 14 Apr 2016 46,447 miles

2 front tyres cracked on sidewalls

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front swivel joint seals slightly leaking

front brake discs wearing thin

n.s.r tyre cut on outer sidewall

oil leak

front propshaft uj worn excessivly

Fail 4 Apr 2016 46,384 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

2 front tyres cracked on sidewalls

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front swivel joint seals slightly leaking

front brake discs wearing thin

n.s.r tyre cut on outer sidewall

oil leak

front propshaft uj worn excessivly

Pass 19 Feb 2015 41,841 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 37,893 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 37,650 miles

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 33,554 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 33,536 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 29,079 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 25,314 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 21,058 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 210,058 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 10,667 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 4,998 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 885 miles

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

steering box is damp

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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M251 SCH 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 79.2%.

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 M251 SCH, 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 M251 SCH registered?

M251 SCH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 October 1994.

Is M251 SCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M251 SCH shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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