CarVerify

Free Car Check

M598 TDO

1994 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

81,209 mi
Last recorded81,209 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM598 TDO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 81,209 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 78,399 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Slight corrosion to rear cross member.

Pass 24 Sep 2019 74,240 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (minor corrosion) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front bumper missing at time of test

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

signs of minor corrosion esp rear cross member

Fail 24 Sep 2019 74,240 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (minor corrosion) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front bumper missing at time of test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

signs of minor corrosion esp rear cross member

Pass 14 Sep 2018 72,294 miles

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

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

both indicator side repeaters are showing white light

front suspension springs corroded

osf shockabsorber weaping oil

Pass 2 Oct 2017 69,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front suspension coil springs are corroded

both side repeater indicators showing white

Fail 27 Sep 2017 69,536 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front suspension coil springs are corroded

both side repeater indicators showing white

Pass 5 Sep 2016 67,312 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

all the suspension coil springs are corroded

fuel tank is corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2015 65,069 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 62,066 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 62,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 57,655 miles

rear brake pipes showing corrosion

various oil leaks

Pass 23 Aug 2012 49,130 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 49,130 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 39,320 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 39,320 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 30,266 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 25,703 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 23,569 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 22,832 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 22,307 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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M598 TDO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 M598 TDO, 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

How do I check the history of M598 TDO?

You can check the full history of M598 TDO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M598 TDO registered?

M598 TDO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M598 TDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M598 TDO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M598 TDO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M598 TDO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.