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1994 Land Rover 110 Defender County Swtdi 2.5L Heavy oil · M495 CVC

M495 CVC

1994 Land Rover 110 Defender County Swtdi (2.5L, heavy oil). First registered 01 Oct 1994. Recorded mileage 131,876 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER 110 DEFENDER COUNTY SWTDI
Year / Origin
1994 · Manchester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 29 Jul 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
131,876 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required
Fuel & Engine
HEAVY OIL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 29 Jul 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
HEAVY OIL
Year
1994
Engine
2495cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents an uncertain roadworthiness status based on the available data. In the most recent test on 30 January 2022 at 130,744 miles, the vehicle passed with no defects or advisories recorded. However, because no tests have been logged for over four years, the current mechanical condition cannot be verified through official records alone. The maintenance trend appears stable up to that point, but the lack of recent data creates a significant risk of undetected degradation or mechanical failure. The recorded mileage of 130,744 miles over a 32-year span averages to approximately 4,086 miles per year. This low annual usage suggests that the vehicle has either seen limited use or has spent long periods in storage. While low mileage typically reduces wear on engine components and drivetrain parts, it often leads to the deterioration of rubber components, seals, and fluid integrity. The four-year gap since the 2022 MOT indicates the vehicle has not been legally taxed or tested in a significant timeframe. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on structural integrity across the chassis and bodywork, as 1994 Defender models are prone to hidden corrosion in the rails and mounting points. Given the long period of inactivity, it is vital to check for perished suspension bushes, seized brake calipers, and degraded tyres. The fuel system also requires close scrutiny for leaks or contamination that frequently occur when low-mileage vehicles sit stationary de-related issues that a standard MOT would not capture.
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M495 CVC Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
  • 131,876 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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M495 CVC MOT History

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MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Land Rover 110 Defender County Swtdi (M495 CVC) between January 2022 and July 2026.

The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

M495 CVC Mileage History

  1. 30/01/2022130,744 mi
  2. 31/07/2026131,876 mi+1,132 mi

Average of roughly 252 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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