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M659 CDE

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

185,590 mi
Last recorded185,590 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM659 CDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 185,590 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2025 185,586 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 184,744 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 182,942 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 180,103 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 178,061 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 175,709 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 173,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 171,494 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 168,551 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 164,501 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 161,958 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 160,262 miles

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

Corrosion to both front body mountings

Corrosion to rear crossmember

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 157,565 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Road wheels corroded

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

Fail 15 May 2013 157,528 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Road wheels corroded

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

Pass 11 May 2012 155,782 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 153,445 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Front axle lateral arm bush deteriorated

Fail 13 May 2011 153,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Front axle lateral arm bush deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2010 150,316 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 145,640 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 139,581 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 133,246 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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M659 CDE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 M659 CDE, 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 M659 CDE registered?

M659 CDE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1994.

Is M659 CDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M659 CDE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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