MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,366 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
air box slightly loose.
Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
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M478 CVC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 M478 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 M478 CVC registered?
M478 CVC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 September 1994.
Is M478 CVC safe to buy?
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