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M203 VCT

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

59,248 mi
Last recorded59,248 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM203 VCT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 59,248 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 59,246 miles

Fuel pipe leaking from or around rear injector spill pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 58,280 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 58,197 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 57,780 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 56,848 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 56,837 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 56,079 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 56,079 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 55,437 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 54,243 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 53,248 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 52,646 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 52,621 miles

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 51,680 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 51,092 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 50,108 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 49,156 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 49,156 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 48,407 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 47,180 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 45,504 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 43,807 miles

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

slight leak on steering box

Pass 22 Nov 2007 41,956 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 39,595 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 37,033 miles

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

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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M203 VCT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M203 VCT, 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 M203 VCT registered?

M203 VCT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M203 VCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M203 VCT shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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