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M541 CWK

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,435 mi
Last recorded141,435 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2009
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM541 CWK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2009 141,435 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight oil leak on steering box

slight play in steering drop arm joint

surface corrosion to rear crossmember

Pass 4 Jun 2008 132,930 miles

corrosion to rear crossmember

Pass 22 May 2007 126,088 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

steeering box drop arm ball joint rubber boot split

steering box drop arm ball joint worn

Fail 18 May 2007 126,088 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

steering box drop arm ball joint rubber boot split

steering box drop arm ball joint worn

Pass 18 May 2006 117,763 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 110,817 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 110,817 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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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M541 CWK is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M541 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 M541 CWK registered?

M541 CWK is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 September 1994.

Is M541 CWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M541 CWK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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