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M820 RVH

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

241,102 mi
Last recorded241,102 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM820 RVH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 241,102 miles

Nearside and offside underfloor body corroded not affecting steering or brakes

Pass 2 May 2019 238,284 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive transfer gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security drivers floor pan front (underneath clutch pedal) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 232,960 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2018 232,960 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis near trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2017 232,305 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion centre outrigger body mount (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 2 May 2017 232,305 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion centre outrigger body mount (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 2 May 2017 232,305 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion centre outrigger body mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 16 May 2016 231,356 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 Vehicle structure has slight corrosion centre body mounting out rigger (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion centre body mounting out rigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 20 May 2015 229,623 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2014 228,604 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 227,070 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 225,553 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 224,243 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 222,360 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 220,998 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 219,330 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 219,330 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 218,224 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 216,484 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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M820 RVH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 M820 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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What year was M820 RVH registered?

M820 RVH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1994.

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The MOT history for M820 RVH shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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