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M495 CWK

1994 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

162,719 mi
Last recorded162,719 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM495 CWK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 162,719 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 160,426 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 159,174 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 157,291 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 156,340 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 155,292 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 154,375 miles

Front 2x front swivel joint oil seals worn

Pass 11 Jan 2019 153,005 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

n/s/ and o/s/f axle has been welded (patch)

Fail 17 Dec 2018 153,000 miles

Central Body mounting fixings insecure top bolt loose (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle fractured hole corroded (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front axle has been welded (patch)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 151,900 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 151,891 miles

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2015 151,724 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 1 May 2014 149,977 miles

compleat new chassis fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2013 145,823 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2012 140,186 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 137,105 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 134,636 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 129,409 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 123,482 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 119,224 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 116,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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M495 CWK is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Orange 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 M495 CWK, 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 M495 CWK registered?

M495 CWK is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M495 CWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M495 CWK 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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