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M618 CVC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

170,874 mi
Last recorded170,874 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM618 CVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 170,874 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 170,241 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Oct 2024 170,241 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Centre body mounting. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Oct 2023 169,538 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 168,287 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 166,744 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 165,835 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 165,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 165,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 162,132 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 158,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 152,666 miles

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 146,417 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 146,417 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 142,048 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 135,834 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 130,593 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 126,400 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 121,681 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 117,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 111,833 miles

front propshaft bolts loose,tightened up and check the rest all ok now

Pass 22 Oct 2008 105,843 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 101,643 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 99,165 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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M618 CVC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M618 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 M618 CVC registered?

M618 CVC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 October 1994.

Is M618 CVC safe to buy?

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