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M58 PSS

1994 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

8,358 mi
Last recorded8,358 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM58 PSS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 8,358 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 7,553 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 6,691 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 6,030 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 5,544 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 5,127 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 4,732 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 3,657 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 3,652 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 3,120 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 2,697 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 2,424 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 1,845 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2013 21 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 116,493 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 115,663 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 111,955 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 111,955 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 105,120 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 105,120 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 98,064 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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M58 PSS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M58 PSS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M58 PSS registered?

M58 PSS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M58 PSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M58 PSS shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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