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M758 XFM

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,855 mi
Last recorded150,855 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM758 XFM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 150,855 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 148,214 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 148,214 miles

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition blowing to excess (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 May 2017 146,331 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 143,859 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 143,286 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 141,818 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 139,710 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 136,945 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2012 136,915 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 135,438 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 133,864 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 133,014 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 131,545 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 129,487 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 112,969 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 110,027 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 110,027 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

propshaft defective

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 XFM is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 XFM, 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 XFM registered?

M758 XFM is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 December 1994.

Is M758 XFM safe to buy?

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