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M262 SCH

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

349,851 mi
Last recorded349,851 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM262 SCH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 349,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged slightly kinked, does not affect operation (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 342,706 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 342,701 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 339,356 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 333,411 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 324,168 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 319,428 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 315,787 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Cross member in front of O/R wheel holed but out of prescribed area

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 313,188 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 305,471 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 300,335 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 300,335 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 300,332 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 298,851 miles

Centre Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 298,724 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 204,037 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 195,248 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 194,100 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 189,714 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 186,179 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 186,176 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

frt hub seals seepage.drop arm balljoint dust cover split.frt brake pipes rusty.n/s slight track rod end play.

Pass 28 Apr 2006 182,901 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 182,887 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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M262 SCH 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 82.6%.

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 M262 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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What year was M262 SCH registered?

M262 SCH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 October 1994.

Is M262 SCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M262 SCH shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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