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M452 CVC

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

31,225 mi
Last recorded31,225 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM452 CVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 31,225 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle 2 , A Arm bush . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 30,475 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle 2 A arm . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 29,996 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement A Arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 29,566 miles

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement A Arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 29,296 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both A arm offside bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 29,036 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 28,367 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 27,587 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 27,117 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 26,712 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 26,098 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 26,096 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 25,554 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 25,299 miles

all four top shocker bushes worn

Pass 24 Jul 2012 24,819 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 24,802 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 22,623 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 21,884 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 21,029 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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M452 CVC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 M452 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 M452 CVC?

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What year was M452 CVC registered?

M452 CVC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 September 1994.

Is M452 CVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M452 CVC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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