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M651 CGE

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,522 mi
Last recorded144,522 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM651 CGE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 144,522 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 144,472 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel pipe leaking injector leak off pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front chassis + outriggers . nearside front floor . nearside rear chassis . nearside central outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 143,906 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 143,058 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 142,300 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 142,179 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 141,512 miles

under body under sealed

Pass 26 Sep 2018 141,155 miles

under body under sealed

Pass 20 Sep 2017 138,658 miles

Oil leak both front spheres ()

Oil leak centre front differential ()

coil spring corroded all four of vehicles (2.4.C.1b)

vehicle chassis heavily under sealed

Pass 23 Sep 2016 137,395 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under body corrosion

Fail 20 Sep 2016 137,394 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective cant open (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion inner arch (6.1.C.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under body corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2015 135,654 miles

oil leak

rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2014 133,632 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight oil leak from n/s and o/s steering pivot point

Pass 2 Nov 2012 126,431 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 125,626 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2011 122,252 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 120,082 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 118,621 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 117,266 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 113,414 miles

O/S/f seat belt damaged

O/s & N/S front and rear lower suspension arm bushes splitting and perished.

front shock absorbers damp

fuel tank damp

power steering leak

rear axle corroded

rear shock absorbers mounts perished

rear spring mounts corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2007 113,409 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside 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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O/S/f seat belt damaged

O/s & N/S front and rear lower suspension arm bushes splitting and perished.

front shock absorbers damp

fuel tank damp

power steering leak

rear axle corroded

rear shock absorbers mounts perished

rear spring mounts corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2006 110,753 miles

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

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

FUEL TANK SLIGHT DAMPNESS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

REAR DOOR CHECK STRAP DAMAGED

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

SIDE STEPS SEIZED AND DAMAGED

SPARE WHEEL CARRIER LOOSE

Pass 26 Oct 2006

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

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

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

Oil leak

SIDE STEPS SEIZED AND DAMAGED

Fail 24 Oct 2006 110,753 miles

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

SIDE STEPS SEIZED AND DAMAGED

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

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

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

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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M651 CGE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M651 CGE, 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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M651 CGE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1994.

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