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M103 RVT

1994 Land Rover Defender

Multi-colour Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

153,701 mi
Last recorded153,701 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM103 RVT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 153,701 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 153,212 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 152,426 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 151,626 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 149,719 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 147,331 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 145,302 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 141,207 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 136,780 miles

under body,susp. components and general chassis under sealed

Pass 6 Oct 2016 133,252 miles

Offside Front drop arm coming from steering box slight play

under body under sealed

Pass 23 Oct 2015 129,449 miles

oil leak

under body heavily under sealed

Pass 11 Sep 2014 126,061 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 122,352 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2013 122,352 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2012 117,354 miles

Centre Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 117,351 miles

Centre Towbar component fractured (6.6.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 109,690 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 103,126 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

floor worn through o/s/f

Pass 27 Mar 2009 95,106 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 87,074 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2007 79,876 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 73,329 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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M103 RVT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Multi-colour with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 M103 RVT, 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 M103 RVT registered?

M103 RVT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M103 RVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M103 RVT shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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