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M472 CBJ

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

105,039 mi
Last recorded105,039 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM472 CBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 105,039 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 105,009 miles

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 104,989 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 104,948 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 104,900 miles

Nearside Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 104,865 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 104,800 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 104,759 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 104,670 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 104,580 miles

handbrake reading low

Pass 10 Nov 2015 104,500 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 104,416 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 104,326 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 104,180 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 103,830 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 103,392 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 102,243 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 99,194 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 94,769 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 89,390 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2006 89,331 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

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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M472 CBJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 M472 CBJ, 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

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What year was M472 CBJ registered?

M472 CBJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M472 CBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M472 CBJ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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