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M682 CGE

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

126,742 mi
Last recorded126,742 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM682 CGE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 126,742 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 119,386 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FOOTWELL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FOOTWELL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 118,177 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FOOTWELL (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FOOTWELL (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 117,415 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced GEARBOX FRAME (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR PAN (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CILL /BODY STRENGTHENER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR PAN (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CILL/BODY STRENGTHENER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 116,961 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Oil leak FRONT DIFF ()

Front Oil leak OIL SUMP ()

Nearside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Rear Oil leak GEAR BOX ()

Rear Oil leak REAR DIFF ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR DISC'S (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 116,961 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT WIPER'S (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPE'S (3.6.B.1)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort BOTH REAR BRAKE'S (3.7.B.5a)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Oil leak FRONT DIFF ()

Front Oil leak OIL SUMP ()

Nearside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Oil leak GEAR BOX ()

Rear Oil leak REAR DIFF ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR DISC'S (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 114,556 miles

BOTH FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCHS HOLED/CORRODED

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

REAR AXLE A FRAME CORRODED

Oil leak ENGINE OIL SUMP HEAVILY CORRODED ()

Fail 1 Mar 2017 114,553 miles

Front Axle beam distorted (2.5.A.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings BATTERY BOX/SEAT BOX (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure BOTH HINGES (6.2.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Axle beam distorted (2.5.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR EXHAUST BURST AND CENTRE EXHAUST BURST/CORRODED (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCHS HOLED/CORRODED

Front RADIUS ARMS HEAVILY CORRODED,BOTH SIDES

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

REAR AXLE A FRAME CORRODED

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ENGINE OIL SUMP HEAVILY CORRODED ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 113,593 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 113,593 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 112,029 miles

AXLES/SUSPENSION AREAS CORRODED

BOTH FRONT SWIVELS WEEPING

Fail 4 Mar 2015 112,025 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

BOTH FRONT SWIVELS LEAKING

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 110,157 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear arch straps corroded

n/s and o/s front swivels slight oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2014 110,157 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front swivel joints leaking

both rear arch straps corroded

rear exhaust bracket missing but system still adequitly supported

Pass 4 Mar 2013 108,037 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

footwells corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2013 108,020 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

footwells corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2012 106,973 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 104,896 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 102,451 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s draglink dust cover split

Pass 25 Feb 2009 99,758 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 99,758 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 96,428 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 93,023 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 93,019 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 89,909 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 89,909 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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M682 CGE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 M682 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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M682 CGE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 November 1994.

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