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M814 CVC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

109,559 mi
Last recorded109,559 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM814 CVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 109,559 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 109,535 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FLOOR PAN BODY MOUNT AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUT RIGGER AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CROSS MEMBER AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CROSS MEMBER AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SPRING MOUNT AREA BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Front SPHERE BOTH LEAKING

Pass 25 Nov 2024 108,950 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted on inner and outer faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside hub sphere seal leaking.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside hub sphere seal leaking.

Fail 18 Nov 2024 108,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted on inner and outer faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside hub sphere seal leaking.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside hub sphere seal leaking.

Pass 26 Sep 2023 106,365 miles

Nearside front hub seal leaking but not contaminating brake disc.

Offside front hub seal has slight leak.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, gearbox and front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All for wheels. ()

Fail 26 Sep 2023 106,359 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Interference with nearside side lamp. (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside front hub seal leaking but not contaminating brake disc.

Offside front hub seal has slight leak.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, gearbox and front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All for wheels. ()

Pass 22 Sep 2022 101,938 miles

Both front hub seals leaking slightly.

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine, gearbox and transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 101,926 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases In front of rear box joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Both front hub seals leaking slightly.

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine, gearbox and transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 99,548 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor Panel & Chassis Wings. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Stone Chip on Windscreen.

Undersides General Surface Corrosion.

Pass 28 Jun 2019 97,811 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 97,811 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 94,671 miles

rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2018 94,671 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2016 95,472 miles

Nearside Front shocker seeping

Offside Rear shocker damp

general engine & transmission leaks

Fail 6 Sep 2016 95,472 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working also afecting tail light (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working fog light (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front shocker seeping

Offside Rear shocker damp

general engine & transmission leaks

Pass 19 Sep 2015 92,102 miles

oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2015 92,031 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake light and side light (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2014 90,024 miles

N/s/f shock absorber damp.

Rear brake pipe corroded.

Rear exhaust mount perished.

Steering box damp.

Fail 28 Aug 2014 90,024 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

N/s/f shock absorber damp.

Rear brake pipe corroded.

Rear exhaust mount perished.

Steering box damp.

Pass 22 Aug 2013 87,534 miles

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

wiper linkage worn ns

Fail 26 Sep 2012 86,723 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight play in rear universal joint of front propshaft

Pass 26 Sep 2012 86,723 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight play in rear universal joint of front propshaft

Pass 13 Oct 2011 85,372 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 85,000 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 82,199 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 82,199 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

handbrake needs adjusting.

Pass 22 Jan 2008 78,934 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jan 2008 78,867 miles

Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Lower Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jan 2007 73,335 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 17 Jan 2007 73,335 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 24 Jan 2006 67,872 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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M814 CVC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M814 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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M814 CVC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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