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M756 CVC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

232,636 mi
Last recorded232,636 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM756 CVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 232,636 miles

All rear seats removed at time of test

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 232,619 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated Footwell/floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/85R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 231,785 miles

Central Front Steering component deformed but serviceable steering damper lower bush has slight play. (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under-side of vehicle corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan corroded and holed at wheel arch area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper torn. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out-rigger corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan corroded and holed at wheel arch area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out-rigger corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm of center of the tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust hanger broken off due to corrosion. (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres on vehicle are cracking outer sidewalls. 235/85/16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle has steering box fitted so slight play in multiple components.

Fail 19 Feb 2021 231,783 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn universal joint. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis and rear body meet and bolt together. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis and rear body meet and bolt together. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Steering component deformed but serviceable steering damper lower bush has slight play. (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper torn. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm of center of the tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust hanger broken off due to corrosion. (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres on vehicle are cracking outer sidewalls. 235/85/16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle has steering box fitted so slight play in multiple components.

Pass 18 Jun 2019 229,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 224,307 miles

Front of drivers floor corroded.

Pass 3 Mar 2017 216,738 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2017 216,738 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 208,138 miles

All exhaust rubber mountings perished and in poor condition.

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened Catch belt. (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Step has unprotcted sharp edge.

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 208,136 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All exhaust rubber mountings perished and in poor condition.

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened Catch belt. (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Step has unprotcted sharp edge.

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 198,400 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 191,494 miles

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

Nearside rear ,front side facing seat,belt wont catch.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 183,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

engine oil leak

residual fuel around fuel injectors

Pass 8 Mar 2012 175,554 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 166,650 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2010 159,248 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 153,295 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

minor deterioration to safety belts

minor deterioration to suspension etc-play to hubs -nearside rear hub seal weeping?

slight coolant leak front of engine

some perishing and corrosion -especially near towbar

Pass 21 Apr 2008 145,201 miles

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

some deterioration to suspension etc some perishing and corrosion-especially near tow barbrake discs rather worn

Pass 24 Mar 2007 136,672 miles

see previous advisorys.

Fail 22 Mar 2007 136,671 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

discs appear worn rear shock absorber shrouds corroded some perishing and corrosion to lower areas and components-tow bar security suspect offside rear hub seems damp

Pass 27 Mar 2006 128,858 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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M756 CVC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 M756 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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M756 CVC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 October 1994.

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