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M848 CEY

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,722 mi
Last recorded143,722 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2020
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM848 CEY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2020 143,722 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 141,634 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 141,634 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides draglink (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 141,633 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 139,820 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 139,820 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 137,002 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 131,380 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 131,377 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 122,603 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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M848 CEY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M848 CEY, 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 M848 CEY registered?

M848 CEY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M848 CEY safe to buy?

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