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M404 CVC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

158,472 mi
Last recorded158,472 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM404 CVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 158,472 miles

o/s bulkhead/footwell corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2024 157,575 miles

Hole in offside front footwell

Fail 20 Oct 2023 157,575 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength middle chassis above trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced middle of front crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced middle crossmember by body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 157,552 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

n/s/f indicator and o/s/r tail light not working intermitantly

Pass 6 Oct 2022 157,135 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2022 157,129 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 156,376 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2021 156,376 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 156,107 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 156,107 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 155,784 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Jan 2019 155,784 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 155,332 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 155,332 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both sides inoperative (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working all stop lamps inoperative (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 154,512 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 154,512 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside and offside centre body mounts (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 153,629 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 153,088 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 153,088 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 23 Dec 2013 152,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 152,423 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 151,367 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 151,367 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 150,839 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 150,839 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both front hub seals leaking

Pass 8 Oct 2010 149,960 miles

both front hub seals leaking

Fail 6 Oct 2010 149,960 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front hub seals leaking both sides

Pass 28 Aug 2009 148,388 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 145,437 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 139,450 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 130,151 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 130,151 miles

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jul 2005 119,039 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 119,020 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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M404 CVC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 M404 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 M404 CVC registered?

M404 CVC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 August 1994.

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