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M783 XTM

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,950 mi
Last recorded114,950 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM783 XTM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 114,950 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 114,950 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 114,426 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 113,514 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 112,799 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 112,784 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 111,400 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 110,633 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear, side to side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 109,476 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 109,469 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 107,278 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 107,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 106,524 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 106,228 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Nov 2009 106,228 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 98,422 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 90,118 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 90,105 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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M783 XTM is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M783 XTM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M783 XTM?

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What year was M783 XTM registered?

M783 XTM is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M783 XTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M783 XTM shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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