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M379 CVC

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

209,476 mi
Last recorded209,476 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2007
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM379 CVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2007 209,476 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 209,470 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 189,682 miles

bell housing bolts loose

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 22 Nov 2006 189,682 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bell housing bolts loose

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 13 Dec 2005 178,315 miles

surface corrosion apparent on various areas of chassis sections

Fail 13 Dec 2005 178,315 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

surface corrosion apparent on various areas of chassis sections

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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M379 CVC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M379 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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What year was M379 CVC registered?

M379 CVC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M379 CVC safe to buy?

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