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M803 RVH

1994 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,088 mi
Last recorded151,088 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM803 RVH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 151,088 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 149,918 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 147,526 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 144,637 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 141,740 miles

slight weep in front swivels

Fail 19 Mar 2022 141,740 miles

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system comp (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged under bonnet near air box (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Drag link end modification unsafe pit man arm loose on box (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play pit man ball joint loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight weep in front swivels

Pass 5 Nov 2020 140,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 140,331 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 134,727 miles

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

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

Nearside body corroded seat belt anchor point

Offside Front Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front body corroded

Offside Front body floor corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2018 133,216 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear swivel joint has a small oil leak

Offside Front Floor not fully secure bulk head corroding (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 130,103 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 128,768 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body mounting (6.1.B.2)

n/s swivel joint has slight oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2016 128,768 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s swivel joint has slight oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2015 126,477 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 126,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 124,435 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 124,435 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 121,804 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 121,779 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 119,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 119,261 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 114,832 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 110,891 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2011 110,891 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs surface corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2009 107,102 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 105,992 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 103,876 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 100,003 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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M803 RVH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M803 RVH, 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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M803 RVH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 August 1994.

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