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M381 CVC

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

110,691 mi
Last recorded110,691 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2020
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM381 CVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2020 110,691 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2020 110,691 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 105,821 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 May 2016 148,224 miles

bad engine oil leaks

brake pedal rubber starting to wear on side

rear axle oil leak

rear brake pipes starting to rust

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 1 Apr 2015 142,451 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2013 139,436 miles

corrosion at offside rear brake disc

engine oily

Pass 15 Nov 2012 137,659 miles

damage at nearside mirror glass

exhaust centre section in poor condition

rear indicators fading

Pass 8 Nov 2011 132,721 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 127,728 miles

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

corrosion at battery tray

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 18 Nov 2010 127,728 miles

corrosion at battery tray

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 5 May 2009 121,883 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 119,565 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 115,004 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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M381 CVC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 M381 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M381 CVC registered?

M381 CVC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 August 1994.

Is M381 CVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M381 CVC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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