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M658 CVC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,937 mi
Last recorded89,937 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM658 CVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 89,937 miles

ALL brake discs corroded

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front floor area corroded

Offside Front floor area corroded

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

Fail 9 Jan 2026 89,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt "A" frame dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

ALL brake discs corroded

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front floor area corroded

Offside Front floor area corroded

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

Fail 10 Nov 2025 89,918 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed Excessive exhaust leak. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded At brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer and tail pipe excessively corroded and leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded At brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis at g box cross member. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis rail and rear crossmember. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Nearside Front Mud flap missing.

Pass 19 Mar 2024 88,288 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 88,288 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger supporting body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger supporting body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger supporting body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger supporting body mounting and fuel tank mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Entrance/exit step in such a condition as to affect the stability of passengers during use Access step for rear door excessively corroded and insecure and likely to become detached (9.7 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 87,065 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 85,518 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 85,518 miles

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

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 83,635 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component drop arm seal leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint joins drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

clutch pedal nearly on the floor can just select a gear

Pass 21 Oct 2019 82,151 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 82,151 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 80,322 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 80,321 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2016 76,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 73,276 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 71,035 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 68,846 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 67,020 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 67,020 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 65,095 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 64,825 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 63,357 miles

offside rear tyre wall deteriating no fault found time of test

Fail 1 Nov 2010 63,357 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 60,839 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 60,838 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 59,141 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2007 56,100 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 51,416 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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M658 CVC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M658 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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M658 CVC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 October 1994.

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