MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
215,362 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component axle/tractor joint (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component axle/tractor joint (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Power steering component has slight seepage from a component tractor joint (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front and both rear outer (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front slight leak for hub assembly
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking near power steering pump (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front slight leak for hub assembly
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
both front hub seals leaking
front wiper blades smearing screen
steering idler gaiter in poor condition
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
very bad engine oil leak,running onto power steering pump
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
very bad engine oil leak,running onto power steering pump
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
brake pedal worn
clutch pedal worn
door steps in poor condition
excessive mud underside of vehicle very close to refusal to test
rear brake discs in poor condition
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
brake pedal worn
clutch pedal worn
door steps in poor condition
excessive mud underside of vehicle very close to refusal to test
rear brake discs in poor condition
Oil leak
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Coolant leak
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
bonnet release cable not working very close to a refusal to test
brake pedal rubber worn
engine bay turbo hose in poor condition
indicator switch poor condition
steering wheel off centre
Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
brake pedal rubber poor condition
clutch pedal rubber split
engine oil leak
front diff oil leak
transmission oil leak
Offside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M261 SCH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 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 M261 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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M261 SCH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 October 1994.
Is M261 SCH safe to buy?
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