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M702 CAF

1994 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

239,994 mi
Last recorded239,994 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM702 CAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 239,994 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 239,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Centre chassis next to centre suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Drivers seat adjustment stiff to operate

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Slight movement detected at brake servo but not affecting operation of brakes

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 28 May 2020 234,411 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2020 234,411 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 226,935 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 226,933 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 210,435 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 203,299 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 203,261 miles

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

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

Centre Braking system leaking PIPE (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH AXLE PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 194,114 miles

Centre Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2014 184,323 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 184,323 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 177,207 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 170,843 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side front head lamp corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2011 170,843 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side front head lamp corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2010 168,667 miles

exhaust has been repaired

front to rear brake pipe corroded

n/s/f swivel joint damp

steering box damp

various underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2009 162,590 miles

Centre exhaust has slight crack and blow.

Nearside front hub has movement and oil leak.

Offside and nearside trackrod ends behind front axle gaitors split.

Rear number plate discolouring.

Rear propshaft rear joint has movement.

Pass 21 Apr 2008 155,528 miles

Steering shaft top knuckle joint has slight play.

Fail 16 Apr 2008 155,523 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering shaft top knuckle joint has slight play.

Pass 18 Apr 2007 148,551 miles

Front and rear number plates discolouring

Offside metal brake pipe front to rear of vehicle has corrosion.

Pass 12 Apr 2006 141,104 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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M702 CAF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M702 CAF, 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 M702 CAF registered?

M702 CAF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 December 1994.

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