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M743 CVC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

163,495 mi
Last recorded163,495 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM743 CVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 163,495 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to both front and rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 156,452 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 146,035 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 146,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 146,009 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 146,004 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2013 137,992 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 135,156 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 126,728 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 126,724 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 123,086 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 123,082 miles

Offside Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 117,542 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 112,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 108,721 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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M743 CVC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 M743 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M743 CVC registered?

M743 CVC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 October 1994.

Is M743 CVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M743 CVC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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