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M806 CVC

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

64,714 mi
Last recorded64,714 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM806 CVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 64,714 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 64,621 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 63,750 miles

Offside Front 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 Jan 2023 61,904 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 60,436 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 59,506 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CROSSMEMBER CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 58,760 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front slight oil leak on engine

Pass 4 Dec 2018 57,163 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 55,691 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Dec 2017 55,691 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jan 2017 54,711 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 53,377 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 52,057 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 50,589 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 48,838 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 47,672 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 46,507 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 45,072 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 43,432 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 43,422 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 42,357 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 41,278 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 40,423 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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M806 CVC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 M806 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 M806 CVC registered?

M806 CVC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1994.

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