MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,781 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (1.7.5a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
rear cross member slightly corroded
steering / suspension has slight play
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
windscreen damaged outside swept area
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
windscreen cracked not in swept area
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M409 CVC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 M409 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 M409 CVC registered?
M409 CVC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 September 1994.
Is M409 CVC safe to buy?
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