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M820 CVC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,728 mi
Last recorded83,728 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM820 CVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 83,728 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 82,122 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 82,119 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

all rear crossmember corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2014 75,180 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 71,724 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 68,344 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 68,336 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 64,097 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 64,087 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 63,187 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 62,336 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 60,484 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 58,850 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 57,176 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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M820 CVC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M820 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 M820 CVC registered?

M820 CVC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 November 1994.

Is M820 CVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M820 CVC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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