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M498 CWK

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

213,871 mi
Last recorded213,871 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM498 CWK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 213,871 miles

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

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 19 Mar 2026 213,576 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body outrigger corroded through (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body outrigger no longer attached to the chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake servo inoperative Brake performance is severely compromised (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Axle swivel joint leaking oil onto the brake disc (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Axle swivel joint leaking oil onto the brake disc (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All four road springs heavily corroded

Nearside Front Metal brake pipe corroded

Nearside Front Passenger footwell has corroded through but not considered a prescribed area

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil May have lost all of its fluid (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing, corroded off

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

Offside Front Drivers footwell has corroded through but not considered a prescribed area

Offside Front Tyre aged 22yrs and has become perished

Offside Rear Bump stop missing, corroded off

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Considered just within the legal requirements (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wipers faulty, stops randomly on the screen when on the intermediate setting however they can still be operated to park the wipers in the correct position using the stalk.

Pass 17 Feb 2025 212,642 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2025 212,642 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 211,634 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 6 Feb 2024 211,632 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 16 Feb 2023 210,936 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 209,946 miles

oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2019 209,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2018 207,336 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 205,244 miles

Drivers seat belt frayed

Pass 15 Aug 2016 203,690 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 203,641 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.6.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak close to excessive

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear service brakes weak

Pass 19 Aug 2015 200,465 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 198,395 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 198,393 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 191,678 miles

nearside front hub seal has slight leak

Pass 16 Aug 2012 182,949 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 171,336 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 171,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2010 159,469 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 159,469 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 147,295 miles

1/front no.plate damage/poor

2/indicator switch worn

3/wiper parking fault

4/slight damage o/s/f seat belt

5/spare wheel carrier worn

6/front indicator lens's slightly discoloured

7/engine oil leaks

8/slight wear/perishing all trailing arm bushes

Fail 23 Jun 2009 147,295 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

1/front no.plate damage

2/indicator switch worn

3/front wipers parking fault

4/slight damage o/s/f seatbelt webbing

5/spare wheel carrier worn

6/o/s/f spot light inop

7/engine oil leaks

8/both front swivel seals leaking

9/slight wear/perishing all trailing arm bushes

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 138,534 miles

1/wipers notparking in the correct position

2/spare wheel carrier worn/loose

3/indicator switch worn

4/engine oil leaks

5/air cleaner mounts broken

6/o/s spot light inop

7/slight leak both front swivels

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2008 138,534 miles

1/wipers notparking in the correct position

2/spare wheel carrier worn/loose

3/indicator switch worn

4/engine oil leaks

5/air cleaner mounts broken

6/o/s spot light inop

7/slight leak both front swivels

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 130,986 miles

1/o/s wiperblade split †2/wiper linkage worn/does not park †3/engine oil leaks

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2007 130,986 miles

1/o/s wiperblade split †2/wiper linkage worn/does not park †3/engine oil leaks

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 123,257 miles

1/engine oil leaks †2/both front swivel seals slight leak †3/o/s spot light not working

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2006 123,257 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

1/brake pedal rubber worn †2/n/s wiper split †3/o/s spot light inop †4/engine oil leaks †5/both front swivel seals slight leak †

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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M498 CWK is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M498 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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M498 CWK is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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