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M804 CGE

1994 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

119,726 mi
Last recorded119,726 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM804 CGE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 119,726 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section and rear section. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 118,399 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 116,695 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 115,475 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 115,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 114,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Body mount below A post corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 113,405 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 112,358 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 111,670 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 110,581 miles

There is a lot of travel on brake pedal.

Pass 20 May 2016 109,905 miles

Advise nearside rear hub oil seal leaking.

Pass 12 May 2015 109,215 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 108,608 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 100,103 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 93,145 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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M804 CGE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 M804 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M804 CGE registered?

M804 CGE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 August 1994.

Is M804 CGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M804 CGE shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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