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M758 BEC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

237,940 mi
Last recorded237,940 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM758 BEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 237,940 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 231,876 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 227,926 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 221,411 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 209,221 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle swivel has slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 200,352 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 191,312 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 181,494 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 170,219 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 159,070 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 159,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Slight play in front propshaft universal joint.

Pass 5 Nov 2014 148,795 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2013 141,773 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 May 2013 140,222 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 134,900 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 129,294 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 129,273 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 128,681 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 128,681 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 128,463 miles

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

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

Oil leak

steering box has a slight fluid leak

Pass 23 Mar 2007 124,555 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 124,405 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 115,906 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Mar 2006 115,906 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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M758 BEC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M758 BEC, 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 M758 BEC registered?

M758 BEC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1994.

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