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M40 CLS

1994 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

96,602 mi
Last recorded96,602 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 CLS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 96,602 miles

Nearside + Offside front coil spring lower mounting plates corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 96,379 miles

Corrosion in front axle

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 96,123 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 96,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 95,856 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 95,615 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 95,237 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 95,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 95,060 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 95,060 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 94,739 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 94,622 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 94,622 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 94,508 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 94,205 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 94,205 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 94,004 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 93,801 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 93,796 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 93,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 May 2012 93,337 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

tank strap heavily corroded but still supporting the tank

wipers showing age

Pass 9 May 2011 89,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear crossmember heavily corroded but NOT within 30cm of body mountings or prescribed areas.

Pass 12 May 2010 85,043 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 81,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2009 81,694 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 79,222 miles

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 17 May 2007 77,773 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 71,411 miles

a-frame ball joint rubber boot split.

front radius arm bushs starting to crack.

slight p.a.s box freeplay.

slight play splines,between steering column & intermediate shaft.

Pass 6 May 2005 62,614 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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M40 CLS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 M40 CLS, 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 M40 CLS registered?

M40 CLS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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