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M667 CVC

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

95,729 mi
Last recorded95,729 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM667 CVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 95,729 miles

Central Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area nr pedal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 95,729 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements position not central (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp wrong way round with stop (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded axle feed flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area nr pedal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 92,796 miles

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 92,796 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp interaction with hazards (4.2.3 (c))

Horn not working when lights switched on (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 92,086 miles

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 92,074 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis and leg top area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements mounted to ns and height (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 87,863 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 87,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 83,573 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 83,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 82,751 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 82,751 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 81,515 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 81,417 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 75,900 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 72,115 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 70,863 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 70,862 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 69,118 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 66,924 miles

bonnet held down with rope

Fail 31 Jan 2011 66,882 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Propshaft component defective

bonnet held down with rope

bulb fitted wrongly offside rear position and brake lighr

Pass 4 Feb 2010 65,048 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 65,047 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)

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

offside rear shock absorber shroud corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2009 62,526 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 56,927 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 56,921 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 52,760 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 49,375 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 17 Jan 2006 49,375 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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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M667 CVC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 M667 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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M667 CVC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1994.

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