MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,758 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play * (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all tyres perishing
Front tyres fouling suspension components on lock to lock test
General advanced corrosion in all chassis,suspension and brake components
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering drop arm joint boot split
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Offside and nearside chassis and rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Rear Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front tyres fouling suspension components on lock to lock test
General advanced corrosion in all chassis,suspension and brake components
Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering drop arm joint boot split
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ALL COIL SPRINGS CORRODED
CHIP IN WINDSCREEN
DRIVERS SEAT BELT DAMAGED
REAR BRAKE DISC SURFACES CORRODED
REAR CROSSBEAM CORRODING
REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED
STEERING DAMPER BUSH SPLIT
Brake pipe excessively corroded INTO O/S FRONT BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FIRST JOINT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety AT DIPSTICK TUBE (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering O/S FRONT AT STEERING MOUNTING POINT (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
ALL COIL SPRINGS CORRODED
CHIP IN WINDSCREEN
DRIVERS SEAT BELT DAMAGED
REAR BRAKE DISC SURFACES CORRODED
REAR CROSSBEAM CORRODING
REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED
STEERING DAMPER BUSH SPLIT
ALL COIL SPRINGS CORRODING
CHIP IN WINDSCREEN
DRIVERS SEAT BELT HAS DAMAGE
REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING
STEERING DAMPER BUSH PERISHING
Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FIRST JOINT (2.2.C.1c)
Fuel system component leaking NO2 INJECTOR (7.2.3)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting REAR CROSSMEMBER (6.6.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
ALL COIL SPRINGS CORRODING
CHIP IN WINDSCREEN
DRIVERS SEAT BELT HAS DAMAGE
REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING
STEERING DAMPER BUSH PERISHING
BRAKE PIPES INTO BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES CORRODING
CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN
DRIVERS SEAT BELT HAS DAMAGE
STEERING DAMPER BUSH PERISHING
Ball joint has excessive play FIRST JOINT (2.2.B.1f)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting REAR BEAM (6.6.6)
BRAKE PIPES INTO BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES CORRODING
CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN
DRIVERS SEAT BELT HAS DAMAGE
INNER FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW
O/S STEP INSECURE
STEERING DAMPER BUSH PERISHING
air leak from engine
brake pipe into n/s front brake hose corroding
chips in windscreen
drivers seat belt damaged
slight play in first steering joint
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
air leak from engine
brake pipe into n/s front brake hose corroding
chips in windscreen
drivers seat belt damaged
slight play in first steering joint
BOTH FRONT AND FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING
CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN
HANDBRAKE HAS TRAVEL
O/S SEAT BELT DAMAGED ,,,,,,,,EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
BOTH FRONT AND FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING
CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN
HANDBRAKE HAS TRAVEL
O/S SEAT BELT DAMAGED ,,,,,,,,EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED
brake pipes around rear of vehicle starting to corrode
chip in windscreen
n/s rear and o/s front indicators starting to show white light
o/s seat belt damaged .early rectification advised
CHIP IN WINDSCREEN
DRIVERS SEAT BELT DAMAGED .....EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED
N/S FRONT BRAKE HOSE STARTING TO PERISH
N/S FRONT TYRE NAILED AND PERISHING
N/S REAR TYRE PERISHING
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
N/S REAR TYRE PERISHING
CHIP IN WINDSCREEN
DRIVERS SEAT BELT DAMAGED .....EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED
N/S FRONT BRAKE HOSE STARTING TO PERISH
N/S FRONT TYRE NAILED AND PERISHING
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS
BODYWORK DAMAGED TO N/S/FRONT WING.
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
NEARSDE FRONT MIRROR GLASS CRACKED.
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Propshaft component defective
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
offside front seat belt starting to fray slightly
slight play offside drag link joint
some corrosion to front to rear brake pipe in centre
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M258 SCH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 M258 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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M258 SCH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 October 1994.
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