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M428 CFE

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

156,125 mi
Last recorded156,125 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM428 CFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 156,125 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 155,076 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 153,769 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 151,228 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 150,865 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 148,024 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 143,149 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Offside Front corrosion in outrigger

vehicle undersealed unable to carry out a full inspection of certain components

Fail 28 May 2019 143,149 miles

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

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Offside Front corrosion in outrigger

vehicle undersealed unable to carry out a full inspection of certain components

Pass 23 Jan 2017 142,185 miles

condition of both rear brake backplates

condition of offside rear shockabsorber

Pass 20 Jan 2016 141,117 miles

corrosion in brake pipe union into nearside rear caliper

possible leak from offside rear shockabsorber

Fail 19 Jan 2016 14,111 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front when operated (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play in front of axle (2.2.B.1f)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

corrosion in brake pipe union into nearside rear caliper

possible leak from offside rear shockabsorber

Pass 28 Jul 2014 140,000 miles

all components waxoiled unable to carry out complete test of items

Fail 22 Jul 2014 140,000 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all components waxoiled unable to carry out complete test of items

Pass 17 May 2013 140,000 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 140,000 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 May 2013 140,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 140,000 miles

condition of offside rear brake backplate

Fail 19 Jan 2012 140,000 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

condition of offside rear brake backplate

Pass 21 Dec 2010 139,369 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 137,052 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 137,052 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 134,600 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 130,991 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 130,991 miles

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

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

brake pipes undersealed unable to make complete test

condition of drivers seatbelt

Pass 11 Sep 2006 129,279 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 123,115 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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M428 CFE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M428 CFE, 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 M428 CFE registered?

M428 CFE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M428 CFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M428 CFE shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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