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M258 SCH

1994 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

171,758 mi
Last recorded171,758 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM258 SCH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 171,758 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 169,265 miles

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))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 169,263 miles

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))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 168,719 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 168,719 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 167,371 miles

ALL COIL SPRINGS CORRODING

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

DRIVERS SEAT BELT HAS DAMAGE

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

STEERING DAMPER BUSH PERISHING

Fail 18 Dec 2017 167,371 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 165,459 miles

BRAKE PIPES INTO BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES CORRODING

CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

DRIVERS SEAT BELT HAS DAMAGE

STEERING DAMPER BUSH PERISHING

Fail 1 Dec 2016 165,459 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 163,441 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 163,441 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 161,936 miles

BOTH FRONT AND FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

HANDBRAKE HAS TRAVEL

O/S SEAT BELT DAMAGED ,,,,,,,,EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

Fail 4 Dec 2014 161,935 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 160,356 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 158,241 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 158,241 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 156,274 miles

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)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 156,238 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 153,476 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 153,451 miles

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)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 146,176 miles

offside front seat belt starting to fray slightly

slight play offside drag link joint

some corrosion to front to rear brake pipe in centre

Pass 31 Oct 2006 140,874 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 129,874 miles

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 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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