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M585 CWK

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

96,214 mi
Last recorded96,214 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM585 CWK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 96,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on top of chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 96,128 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 95,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on top of chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion tube mount by tank (6.1.B.2)

slight cracking to all 4 tyres

Pass 7 Jul 2016 95,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on top of chassis (3.6.B.2c)

wipers poor

Pass 7 Jul 2015 94,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 93,410 miles

Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

sjight oil leak from n/s/r hub

wipers poor

Pass 28 Jun 2013 92,564 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 91,883 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 90,451 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 88,408 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 87,876 miles

number plate light bulb dim

strong advise o/s/f steering joint leaking diff oil

Pass 31 Oct 2008 85,069 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 82,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

clutch pedal rubber missing oil leak from engine area

Fail 17 Nov 2007 82,669 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

clutch pedal rubber missing oil leak from engine area

Pass 28 Nov 2006 79,094 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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M585 CWK is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 M585 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 M585 CWK registered?

M585 CWK is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 November 1994.

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