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M562 CVC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,243 mi
Last recorded133,243 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM562 CVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 133,243 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 132,805 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 132,343 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 131,694 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 130,963 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 130,683 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 129,244 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 127,648 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 126,351 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 122,643 miles

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

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

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

both front swivel hubs leaking.

moderate corrosion to all underside brake pipes.

rear prop back u/j worn to excess.

Fail 30 Dec 2013 122,643 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

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

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

both front swivel hubs leaking.

moderate corrosion to all underside brake pipes.

rear prop back u/j worn to excess.

Pass 20 Dec 2012 120,992 miles

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 118,429 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

both diffs leaking

front swivel hubs leaking.

Fail 19 Dec 2011 118,429 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

both diffs leaking

front swivel hubs leaking.

Pass 22 Dec 2010 115,206 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 112,745 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 112,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 109,581 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Ride hieght has been altered which may cause vechile to be unstable

Pass 30 Nov 2007 104,258 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 97,032 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 9,560 miles

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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M562 CVC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M562 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 M562 CVC registered?

M562 CVC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 September 1994.

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The MOT history for M562 CVC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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