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M557 CVC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

8 mi
Last recorded8 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM557 CVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 8 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 282,897 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 282,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2022 278,835 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 278,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 273,824 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 267,599 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 261,720 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 255,469 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 249,283 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all pipes have been greased (3.6.B.4d)

Chassis has been plated

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

Offside Front hubseal leaking

Pass 26 Jul 2016 241,144 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 232,019 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 221,628 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 210,720 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 197,405 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 182,910 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

off side front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 27 Jul 2010 171,100 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 160,762 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 160,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 148,818 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 148,818 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Outer Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

lefthand front wiper rubber has slight split

slight wear in both rear tie-bar bushes

slight wear in steering damper bush

Pass 23 Jul 2007 129,932 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 97,568 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/f draglink end rubber gaitor split

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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M557 CVC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 M557 CVC, 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 M557 CVC registered?

M557 CVC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 September 1994.

Is M557 CVC safe to buy?

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