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M454 CVC

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

146,467 mi
Last recorded146,467 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM454 CVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 146,467 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 146,413 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 146,377 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly Transmission brake slightly dragging (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Rubber hub cap split

Pass 27 Mar 2020 146,320 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 146,209 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 146,030 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 145,933 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 145,657 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 145,558 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 145,361 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 144,815 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 143,495 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 141,158 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 138,914 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 138,914 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 137,089 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 134,703 miles

Front swivel hub seals slightly leaking

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and offside front swivel balls slightly pitted

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 130,371 miles

Brake fluid resevoir needs topping up

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 125,190 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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M454 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 94.7%.

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 M454 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.

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What year was M454 CVC registered?

M454 CVC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 September 1994.

Is M454 CVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M454 CVC shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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