CarVerify

Free Car Check

M487 CVC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests34 (18 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

224,289 mi
Last recorded224,289 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM487 CVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 16 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 224,289 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe. nut missing and stud snapped. being held by one fixing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear foot step corroded and mounting snapped

Offside Front 1 hub bolt missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test row ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 224,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper - hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper - hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe. nut missing and stud snapped. being held by one fixing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear foot step corroded and mounting snapped

Offside Front 1 hub bolt missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test row ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 224,217 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe. stud snapped and nut missing. only being held by 1 fixing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front hub bolt missing

Rear second row seats removed at time of test

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

overall body condition poor

Fail 7 Oct 2024 224,211 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe. stud snapped and nut missing. only being held by 1 fixing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front hub bolt missing

Rear second row seats removed at time of test

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

overall body condition poor

Pass 29 Jun 2023 223,854 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe stud snapped and nut missing- only being held by 1 fixing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting beam has been cut and welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 223,851 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when sides are on stop is illuminated (4.3.3 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision not secured at all (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe stud snapped and nut missing- only being held by 1 fixing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting beam has been cut and welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 223,849 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play and boot split (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective lens hazy/deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting corroded fallen away (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. back rest broken/snapped (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements obscured by ladder (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe bolt missing/snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting beam cut and welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 220,856 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer hub bolt missing

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

Offside wiper split but still clearing screen

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

Rear step loose

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chasis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front hub joints slightly leaking grease

number plate light only half lit

Fail 20 May 2022 220,844 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements ladder obstructing plate (0.1 (d))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer hub bolt missing

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

Offside wiper split but still clearing screen

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

Rear step loose

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chasis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front hub joints slightly leaking grease

number plate light only half lit

Pass 17 Dec 2020 216,963 miles

Front steering shock absorber bushes perished

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front outer hub bolt missing

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

Offside wiper arm loose

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

Rear step loose

Fail 3 Dec 2020 216,962 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements obscured by ladder (0.1 (d))

Front steering shock absorber bushes perished

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front outer hub bolt missing

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

Offside wiper arm loose

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

Rear step loose

Pass 21 May 2019 212,371 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer hub bolt missing

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

Fail 9 May 2019 212,370 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis/towbar mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner door shut (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer hub bolt missing

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

Pass 26 May 2018 210,292 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2018 210,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 205,121 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

brake warning lamp flickers

Fail 26 May 2017 205,114 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

brake warning lamp flickers

Pass 6 Nov 2015 194,097 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 194,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 186,771 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 186,771 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 181,622 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

slight oil leak from engine

slight oil leak from transfer box

Pass 24 Jul 2013 181,622 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

slight oil leak from engine

slight oil leak from transfer box

Pass 26 Jun 2012 178,672 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

middle body cross member starting to corrode

some dampness around fuel tank area

Pass 6 Jul 2011 177,517 miles

gerneral chassis corrosion. Rearmost crossmenber showing excessive corrosion but not in a prescribed area, unable to assess deterioration to internal integrity of chassis.

Fail 5 Jul 2011 177,512 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

gerneral chassis corrosion. Rearmost crossmenber showing excessive corrosion but not in a prescribed area, unable to assess deterioration to internal integrity of chassis.

Pass 16 Jul 2010 177,317 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 175,491 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 168,660 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 168,660 miles

Centre Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Front Steering damper cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination (2.5.C.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 160,353 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 160,353 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 153,111 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 153,105 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

slight movement in n/s/r top shock bush and in o/s/r top shock bush

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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M487 CVC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 M487 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 M487 CVC?

You can check the full history of M487 CVC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M487 CVC registered?

M487 CVC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 September 1994.

Is M487 CVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M487 CVC shows 34 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M487 CVC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M487 CVC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.