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M258 KJW

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,032 mi
Last recorded157,032 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2007
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM258 KJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2007 157,032 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 146,556 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 146,556 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Chassis plate missing

Nearside Tractor Joint Leaking

Offside mirror cracked

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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 KJW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M258 KJW, 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

How do I check the history of M258 KJW?

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What year was M258 KJW registered?

M258 KJW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 August 1994.

Is M258 KJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M258 KJW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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