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M714 RTV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

114,912 mi
Last recorded114,912 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM714 RTV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 114,912 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 114,911 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel low (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel low (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Dec 2023 114,877 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All areas through out (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hubs x2 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box & axils (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play all parts (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Through out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Through out & in general, plus covered with under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 114,603 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 111,507 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear cross member corroded not near any prescribed areas

Pass 11 Jan 2021 107,730 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 104,229 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 99,497 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 94,911 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 90,540 miles

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

SMALL split in o/s/f wiper blade

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened SLIGHT damage to drivers seat belt webbing (5.2.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on o/s and n/s brake discs - inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

light scratch on windscreen - n/s

n/s/r axle bump stop missing

slight oil leaks on engine and o/s - n/s front axle tractor joints

small split in brake pedal rubber

Fail 16 Jan 2017 90,539 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

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

SMALL split in o/s/f wiper blade

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened SLIGHT damage to drivers seat belt webbing (5.2.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on o/s and n/s brake discs - inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

light scratch on windscreen - n/s

n/s/r axle bump stop missing

slight oil leaks on engine and o/s - n/s front axle tractor joints

small split in brake pedal rubber

Pass 13 Jan 2016 85,956 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 85,956 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 81,077 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front pittman arm rubber slightly damaged but still preventing the ingress off dirt

Fail 15 Jan 2015 81,626 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front pittman arm rubber slightly damaged but still preventing the ingress off dirt

Pass 5 Feb 2014 76,736 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 72,766 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 71,252 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2010 69,825 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2009 67,382 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 63,796 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 59,677 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 55,366 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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M714 RTV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 M714 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 M714 RTV registered?

M714 RTV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 November 1994.

Is M714 RTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M714 RTV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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