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M723 GBC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

244,227 mi
Last recorded244,227 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM723 GBC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 244,227 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Front steering damper bolt loose

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

Nearside Front outrigger rotten

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail rear of trailing arm lower section small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed hinge pins worn out (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play 'a' frame balljoint play and boot poor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 244,212 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play 'A' frame ball joint has slight play and deteriorated dust cover (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in N/S of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 243,017 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underside pipes covbered in material/mud (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip n/s upper (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed hinge pins play (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged forward-most deterioted (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper 'a' frame balljoint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 243,017 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underside pipes covbered in material/mud (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip n/s upper (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed hinge pins play (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged forward-most deterioted (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper 'a' frame balljoint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 242,837 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 242,449 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 241,383 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Floor not fully secure floor corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

steering arm drop link boot cover split

Pass 28 Mar 2018 239,663 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 233,424 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside front body/floor corroded

Nearside front swivel joint housing seeping grease

Offside front swivel joint housing seeping grease

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 228,908 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside front swivel joint housing leaking

Nearside rear chassis corroded

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front swivel joint housing leaking

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2016 227,850 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside front swivel joint housing leaking

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front swivel joint housing leaking

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2015 221,703 miles

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

N/S/F TYRE LOW

SLIGHT PLAY TO O/S/F SWIVEL HOUSING

Fail 23 Apr 2014 214,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Bumper Has Damage To Nearside

Front To Rear Brakepipe Has Slight Corrosion At Rear

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brakedisc Has Corrosion On Inner Surface

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 214,790 miles

Front Bumper Has Damage To Nearside

Front To Rear Brakepipe Has Slight Corrosion At Rear

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brakedisc Has Corrosion On Inner Surface

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 207,733 miles

BOTH FRONT INDICATOR LENSES DISCOLOURED

SLIGHT PLAY TO STEERING DROP ARM BALL JOINT

Fail 25 Apr 2013 207,733 miles

BOTH FRONT INDICATOR LENSES DISCOLOURED

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SLIGHT PLAY TO STEERING DROP ARM BALL JOINT

Pass 19 Apr 2012 200,401 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 193,110 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Fail 14 Apr 2011 192,978 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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 15 Apr 2010 185,504 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 176,851 miles

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

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

advised grease slight leak from hub joint offside front

advised rear o/s fog lamp in poor condition needsattention for next mot

Fail 30 Mar 2009 176,851 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

advised grease slight leak from hub joint offside front

advised rear o/s fog lamp in poor condition needsattention for next mot

Pass 31 Mar 2008 169,664 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 161,198 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 150,785 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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M723 GBC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 M723 GBC, 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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M723 GBC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 August 1994.

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