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M546 CAP

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,983 mi
Last recorded128,983 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM546 CAP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 128,983 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 127,928 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 127,714 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2024 127,714 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 126,857 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 125,832 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 125,832 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 125,358 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 125,093 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 122,513 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 118,580 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

slight crack offside mirror glass

Pass 9 Oct 2006 117,657 miles

o/s/r tyre walls worn

steering center rod bent

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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M546 CAP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M546 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.

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What year was M546 CAP registered?

M546 CAP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 December 1994.

Is M546 CAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M546 CAP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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