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M234 TVM

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,687 mi
Last recorded127,687 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM234 TVM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 127,687 miles

Nearside Front swivel has slight play

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 127,687 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front swivel has slight play

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 123,604 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 121,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 121,273 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 118,118 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 113,057 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 108,793 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 104,857 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 104,857 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 101,791 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 98,768 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 93,227 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 93,227 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 89,657 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 88,247 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 85,479 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 78,358 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 73,150 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 73,150 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 63,323 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 63,303 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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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M234 TVM is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 M234 TVM, 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 M234 TVM registered?

M234 TVM is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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The MOT history for M234 TVM shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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