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M113 RVT

1994 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,512 mi
Last recorded11,512 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM113 RVT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 11,512 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 10,597 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 7,631 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Half shaft 4 wheel drive u/j unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wipers not fully clearing the screen and stop working altogether. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dip beam flickers (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Corrosion on the chassis near rear anti roll bar mount, at either side and under the chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dip beam flickers (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis corrosion near anti roll bar mount at either side and under the chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Main chassis member corroded near a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Main chassis corroded near a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light is not fitted (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering tractor joint seal leaking

Nearside Front Tyre side wall cracking

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Metal pipe insecure (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tractor joint seal leaking

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Metal pipe insecure (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre wall is cracking

Pass 6 Jan 2018 6,030 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 6,026 miles

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned on nearside not offside (1.3.2a)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 4,248 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 133,001 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 133,285 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 128,588 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

underside very rusty

Fail 30 Aug 2011 128,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

underside very rusty

Pass 8 Aug 2006 102,626 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 102,626 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 18 Jul 2005 99,764 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jul 2005 99,764 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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M113 RVT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M113 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 M113 RVT registered?

M113 RVT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 September 1994.

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