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M458 SEH

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

132,770 mi
Last recorded132,770 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM458 SEH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 132,770 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all radius arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front axle bump stops missing

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torsion arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle bump stops missing

fuel tank and filler neck area damp no visible fuel leak

Pass 16 Oct 2024 127,497 miles

Front both axle bump stops missing

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle stabilizer / torsion arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle/spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle /spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear both axle bump stops missing

Fail 9 Oct 2024 127,497 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle corroded at radius arm mounting and coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front both axle bump stops missing

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle stabilizer / torsion arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle/spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle /spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear both axle bump stops missing

Pass 2 Nov 2023 120,217 miles

corrosion to both axles by spring locations

Fail 31 Oct 2023 120,217 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

corrosion to both axles by spring locations

Pass 11 Nov 2022 114,538 miles

corrosion to both axles by spring locations

Fail 10 Nov 2022 114,538 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion to both axles by spring locations

Pass 12 Oct 2021 109,741 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to front axle casing

corrosion to rear axle casing

Fail 12 Oct 2021 109,741 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to front axle casing

corrosion to rear axle casing

Pass 3 Nov 2020 105,884 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front axle casing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle casing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 105,882 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced battery tray under seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced mount on front axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 100,729 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear universal joint bearings (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 94,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases frontpipe deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 87,337 miles

both front discs and pads wearing thin

slight play in front propshaft

Fail 9 Nov 2017 87,337 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

both front discs and pads wearing thin

slight play in front propshaft

Pass 24 Nov 2016 84,045 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut to inner wall no visible cords

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s and o/s floor /inner sills corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2016 84,045 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Nearside Front tyre has a cut to inner wall no visible cords

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak on engine front diff and transfer box ()

n/s and o/s floor /inner sills corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2015 80,820 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 80,820 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced to axle (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 78,204 miles

chassis very badly corroded

offside rear brake disc corroded on inner face

Fail 17 Nov 2014 78,204 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

chassis very badly corroded

offside rear brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 1 Nov 2013 76,520 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 76,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

oil leaks/front diff leaking

Pass 13 Nov 2012 73,858 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s front hub seal inner damp

rear diff prop seal leaking

Fail 13 Nov 2012 73,858 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s front hub seal inner damp

rear diff prop seal leaking

Pass 21 Nov 2011 71,059 miles

rear axle propshaft seal damp

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s front hub unit damp

rear axle upper ball joint boot split

Pass 15 Sep 2010 68,456 miles

Chassis starting to corrode

Slight movement in front trailing arm bushes

rear brake discs starting to corrode on inner faces

Pass 16 Sep 2009 66,328 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 66,328 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 64,386 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 64,386 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 62,362 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 62,362 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 61,747 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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M458 SEH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 M458 SEH, 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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M458 SEH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 September 1994.

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