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M545 CAP

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

96,387 mi
Last recorded96,387 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM545 CAP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 96,387 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 95,718 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 94,985 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 94,490 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 94,331 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 93,997 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 93,052 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 92,078 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 90,400 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 88,045 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 85,539 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 83,158 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 80,912 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 78,531 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 May 2012 76,332 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 74,631 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 72,931 miles

windscreen washer aim incorrect for both screens

Fail 21 May 2010 72,844 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

windscreen washer aim incorrect for both screens

Pass 28 May 2009 69,126 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 64,569 miles

ADVISE rear tyres perising

Fail 14 Mar 2008 64,569 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

ADVISE rear tyres perising

Pass 23 Apr 2007 62,916 miles

slight dampness to front hubs †/ slight injector blow

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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M545 CAP 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 90.9%.

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 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 M545 CAP, 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

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What year was M545 CAP registered?

M545 CAP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 October 1994.

Is M545 CAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M545 CAP shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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