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M445 CFE

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

130,743 mi
Last recorded130,743 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM445 CFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 130,743 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 129,279 miles

Nearside Front swivel joint gasket leaking oil

Fail 9 Oct 2024 129,257 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Fuel system component leaking fuel pump leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front swivel joint gasket leaking oil

Pass 14 Mar 2023 127,599 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 127,598 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 126,930 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 126,930 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 126,477 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 125,649 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 124,422 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 122,843 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 122,843 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central fluid around parking brake drum

Nearside Rear trailing arm front bush splitting

Pass 13 Jan 2017 122,333 miles

Both front tyres have cuts/damage to outer sidewalls

Front tyres wearing on inner treads

Nearside Front tracta swivel seal leaking

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak lower output seal (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 122,332 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Both front tyres have cuts/damage to outer sidewalls

Front tyres wearing on inner treads

Nearside Front tracta swivel seal leaking

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box has a slight oil leak lower output seal (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 120,166 miles

Front front tyres have cuts in sidewalls

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 120,166 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Front front tyres have cuts in sidewalls

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 118,200 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 115,694 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f hub seal has slight leak

Pass 10 Jan 2013 112,280 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f hub leaking

o/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

Fail 9 Jan 2013 112,280 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

n/s/f hub leaking

o/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 11 Jan 2012 109,727 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 109,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

rear discs poor condition

Pass 10 Mar 2008 109,639 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 109,638 miles

Centre Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.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)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

all four brake discs corroded inner and outer face's

rear chassis / cross member corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2006 108,759 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 108,759 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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M445 CFE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M445 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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M445 CFE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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