1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M658 CVC
1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 05 Oct 1994. Recorded mileage 89,937 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,937 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M658 CVC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2026
- 89,937 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M658 CVC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Land Rover Defender (M658 CVC) between March 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt "A" frame dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) ”.
M658 CVC Mileage History
- 12/03/202488,288 mi
- 19/03/202488,288 mi
- 10/11/202589,918 mi+1,630 mi
- 09/01/202689,931 mi+13 mi
- 09/01/202689,937 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 902 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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