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M336 CVC

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2024
Tests34 (18 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

258,176 mi
Last recorded258,176 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM336 CVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 16 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 258,176 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 258,162 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulkhead near master cylinder (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mounting tearing off the chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 254,850 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 254,756 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Immediate drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 251,733 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 251,706 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 249,748 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 249,735 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in upside down (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 248,134 miles

Nearside Front Floor corroded

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 245,314 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Floor corroded and holed

Rear exhaust hitting the rear cross member

Seat belt slightly damaged o/s/r ,n/s/f and o/s/f (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 245,300 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt the back one (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Floor corroded and holed

Rear exhaust hitting the rear cross member

Seat belt slightly damaged o/s/r ,n/s/f and o/s/f (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 241,268 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened front and rear (5.2.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 241,242 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by shock and tramp bar (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded above anti roll bar d bush (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened front and rear (5.2.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 237,483 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside outrigger corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2016 237,360 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped under bonnet bulk head (3.6.B.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside outrigger corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2015 233,803 miles

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

n/s/r seat back very wobbly

o/s/f floor holed

Fail 6 Jul 2015 233,477 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

n/s/r seat back very wobbly

o/s/f floor holed

rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2014 229,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

drivers floor holed

offside front hub leaking

Fail 16 Jul 2014 229,243 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

drivers floor holed

offside front hub leaking

Pass 23 Jul 2013 217,926 miles

o/s/f floor pan holed / corroded

o/s/r chassis out rigger corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2013 217,552 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f floor holed / corroded

o/s/f swivel joint leaking grease

o/s/r chassis out rigger holed / coroded

rear bump stops are missing

Pass 26 Jul 2012 206,005 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 206,004 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 195,921 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 195,921 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 187,269 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 187,269 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 176,059 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside outer door handle broken

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear wheel hub slightly damp

Fail 30 Jun 2009 176,059 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Front number plate slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside outer door handle broken

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear wheel hub slightly damp

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 165,134 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 156,542 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 19 Jul 2006 144,865 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 144,796 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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M336 CVC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M336 CVC, 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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M336 CVC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 August 1994.

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