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M258 HJF

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

185,102 mi
Last recorded185,102 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM258 HJF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 185,102 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

surface corrosion underbody

Pass 30 Sep 2024 184,841 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four 2002 dates (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

steering damper oil weap

Pass 4 Oct 2023 184,002 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four 2002 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

steering damper oil weaping

wiper blade small splits

Pass 5 Oct 2022 183,541 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four, offside front uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pedal pivot slight play

rear axle ball joint slight play

steering damper slight misting of oil

Pass 7 Oct 2021 183,396 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pedal pivot slight wear

rear axle a frame ball joint slight play

Pass 8 Oct 2020 183,010 miles

all tyres slight perishing

Pass 15 Oct 2019 181,734 miles

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

all tyres slight perishing

Pass 9 Oct 2018 176,858 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 170,112 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 164,536 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front axle bushes slightly worn

Pass 27 Nov 2015 159,735 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Fail 27 Nov 2015 159,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 3 Dec 2014 155,167 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 149,547 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 149,533 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 145,146 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 139,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 134,929 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 129,592 miles

offside seat belt slight damage and fraying

Pass 27 Aug 2008 115,860 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 103,303 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 90,587 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 90,239 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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M258 HJF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 M258 HJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M258 HJF registered?

M258 HJF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 October 1994.

Is M258 HJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M258 HJF shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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