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M705 RTV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,103 mi
Last recorded29,103 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM705 RTV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 29,103 miles

Manufacturer's emissions plate limit label defaced

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 28,995 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering arm lever (from steering box) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Manufacturer's emissions plate limit label defaced

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 28,486 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 27,889 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 27,308 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 26,886 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 26,868 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Manufacturer's plate limit = 1.89 1/m. Average reading = 4.71 1/m (8.2.2.2 (a))

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 26,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 25,867 miles

steering box drop arm slight play

Pass 8 Oct 2018 25,297 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 24,675 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 24,060 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 24,051 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 23,409 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 22,928 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 22,527 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 22,201 miles

Rear Upper Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 21,878 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 21,871 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 21,500 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 21,155 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 20,580 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 20,363 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 20,063 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Slight play in n/s/r top shock absorber bush

drop arm gaiter not attatached

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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M705 RTV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M705 RTV, 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 M705 RTV registered?

M705 RTV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1994.

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