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M724 RTV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

166,720 mi
Last recorded166,720 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM724 RTV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 166,720 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 166,635 miles

Coolant leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 166,626 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 156,170 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 143,913 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 137,784 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush possibly not not tight enough (2.7.4)

Offside Front Panhard rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play possibly bolt loose (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play drop arm on steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 125,441 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 125,406 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 114,674 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 114,674 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 105,708 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 87,596 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 76,193 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

black tape on offside rear lens but not covering any obligatory lights

Pass 6 Jun 2009 67,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 56,784 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak offside front hub

Fail 18 Apr 2008 56,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak offside front hub

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 52,619 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2006 37,254 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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M724 RTV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M724 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 M724 RTV registered?

M724 RTV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1994.

Is M724 RTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M724 RTV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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