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M422 CVC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

166,502 mi
Last recorded166,502 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM422 CVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 166,502 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 165,868 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 164,568 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 163,662 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front registration plate mounted under front grill

Pass 16 Dec 2021 161,727 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front registration plate mounted below front grill.

Fail 16 Dec 2021 161,727 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front registration plate mounted below front grill.

Pass 1 Dec 2020 159,362 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 159,362 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 157,578 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 156,565 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 155,634 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 153,937 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 152,632 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 151,219 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 150,242 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 148,895 miles

offside front and both rear wheel bearings have very slight play

Pass 18 Nov 2011 148,135 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 145,949 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 144,647 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 139,917 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 137,405 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 126,983 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 114,165 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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M422 CVC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 M422 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

How do I check the history of M422 CVC?

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What year was M422 CVC registered?

M422 CVC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1994.

Is M422 CVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M422 CVC shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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