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M530 CWK

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

108,974 mi
Last recorded108,974 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM530 CWK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 108,974 miles

Nearside Front outrigger holed and corroded

Offside Front outrigger holed and corroded

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 108,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front outrigger holed and corroded

Offside Front outrigger holed and corroded

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 106,837 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 106,837 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 102,576 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 101,674 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 101,674 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 101,088 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 101,088 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 100,213 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 99,018 miles

rear cross member badly corroded and weak chassis and out riggers corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2012 98,410 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 96,666 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 96,666 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 91,601 miles

Has corrosion on chassis not affecting security of body,no tar ball fitted.

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2008 89,694 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)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 May 2007 88,043 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 70,073 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 70,059 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 84,291 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear propshaft universal joint has slight play/movement.

Fail 5 Jun 2006 84,291 miles

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 May 2006 64,704 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower 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.

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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M530 CWK is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 M530 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 M530 CWK registered?

M530 CWK is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 September 1994.

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The MOT history for M530 CWK shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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