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M729 CVC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,558 mi
Last recorded155,558 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM729 CVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 155,558 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slight free play

Offside Front Wheel bearing slight free play

Oil leak

Rear Corrosion to lateral supports

Transfer box slight free play in front output bearing

Pass 27 Feb 2025 148,337 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Inner Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Light gauge cross member corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear most universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 140,430 miles

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

Central Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Floor not fully secure Floor struts very corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Hazard switch does not illuminate

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

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Wing support corroded and detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Feb 2024 140,430 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper missing All (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Under bonnet (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Floor not fully secure Support struts very corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Hazard switch does not illuminate

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Rear arch bracket (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 May 2022 125,659 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 125,568 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure part missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 111,529 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 101,975 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine & Rear Diff Oil Leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

General Underbody & Component Corrosion

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perished Bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Corrosion to Inner O/S Flitch (Inside Engine Bay)

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perished Bushes (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 78,963 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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M729 CVC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M729 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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What year was M729 CVC registered?

M729 CVC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 October 1994.

Is M729 CVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M729 CVC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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