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M706 TVU

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,983 mi
Last recorded149,983 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM706 TVU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 149,983 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 147,966 miles

Chassis corroded in multiple areas

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Track rod end perishing

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 145,900 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 143,931 miles

Clutch pedal rubber grip perishing

Pass 21 Jul 2022 141,348 miles

slight leak on gearbox, engine and rear differential

Fail 7 Jul 2022 141,342 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight leak on gearbox, engine and rear differential

Pass 27 Apr 2021 137,206 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 137,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2020 134,817 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 20 May 2019 131,655 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 126,419 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 122,470 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 120,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight amount of play in near side steering arm bush

Fail 7 Jan 2016 120,409 miles

Stop lamp not working near and offside (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight amount of play in near side steering arm bush

Pass 11 Oct 2014 117,826 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 112,624 miles

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear crossmember has corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2012 108,739 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 105,491 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 100,185 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 100,175 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 89,711 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 77,972 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 69,130 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 61,638 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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M706 TVU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc 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 M706 TVU, 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 M706 TVU registered?

M706 TVU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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