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M658 PRS

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,031 mi
Last recorded166,031 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM658 PRS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 166,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Swivel seal leaking but not likely to contaminate the brake disc

Offside Front Swivel seal leaking but not likely to contaminate the brake disc

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

Fail 8 Nov 2025 166,031 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Securing clamp is loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Swivel seal leaking but not likely to contaminate the brake disc

Offside Front Swivel seal leaking but not likely to contaminate the brake disc

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 160,670 miles

Nearside Front Lower Nearside front swivel seal leaking but not contaminating brake disc.

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

Fail 16 Nov 2024 160,584 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Nearside front swivel seal leaking but not contaminating brake disc.

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 154,271 miles

Nearside Front swivel ball seal leaking but not contaminating brake disc

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 148,349 miles

Nearside Front swivel ball seal leaking grease but not contaminating brake disc

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 in primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 143,240 miles

Nearside Front grease leaking from swivel ball seal but not contaminating brake disc

Nearside Rear 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 26 Oct 2020 137,726 miles

Nearside Front swivel ball seal leaking, but not contaminating brakes

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

Pass 18 May 2019 129,362 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2019 129,340 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 129,276 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 129,276 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure lower mounting nut loose (2.7.2b)

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure mounting bolts for rear axle A-frame loose (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 124,171 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 117,707 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 112,044 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 102,920 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 97,153 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 89,519 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 18 May 2007 88,778 miles
Pass 29 May 2006 88,474 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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M658 PRS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M658 PRS, 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 M658 PRS registered?

M658 PRS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 November 1994.

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