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M83 RVT

1994 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

302,147 mi
Last recorded302,147 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM83 RVT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2026 302,147 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively damaged (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis tie rod mount point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated both joints (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage on top of steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on top of back axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 301,521 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2025 301,520 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipework at centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage deformed trackrod bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Steering linkage fouling track rod fouling guide/guard (2.1.4 (a))

Steering locking device ineffective x4 steering box securing bolt tab washers not tabbed over (2.1.3 (d))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2023 301,405 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 301,133 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 301,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 300,544 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 300,523 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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))

Central Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 294,516 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 287,765 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 287,739 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 277,059 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 273,337 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 273,337 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 271,940 miles

chassis is rusty

Pass 10 Dec 2013 264,035 miles

Both front tyres feathering on inner edges

Front brake discs in poor condition

Front metal brake pipes corroding

Rear A frame ball joint gaiter deteriorating

Rear diff leaking

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Steering box arm ball joint gaiter deteriorating

Underside of vehicle corroding in various places

Various oil leaks

Fail 4 Dec 2013 264,000 miles

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

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

Both front tyres feathering on inner edges

Front brake discs in poor condition

Front metal brake pipes corroding

Rear A frame ball joint gaiter deteriorating

Rear diff leaking

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Steering box arm ball joint gaiter deteriorating

Underside of vehicle corroding in various places

Various oil leaks

Pass 7 Jan 2013 257,949 miles

chassis heavily corroded

exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

front plate deteriated

front tyre sidewalls perished

nearside front hub sill leaking

oil leak

play in front suspension joints

play in front wheel bearings

spare wheel missing

underside of vehicle undersealed

weld repairs to vehicle

Fail 4 Jan 2013 257,926 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chassis heavily corroded

exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

front plate deteriated

front tyre sidewalls perished

nearside front hub sill leaking

oil leak

play in front suspension joints

play in front wheel bearings

spare wheel missing

underside of vehicle undersealed

weld repairs to vehicle

Pass 28 Jan 2012 252,364 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 252,334 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

general under body corrosion.....

oil leaks....

wipers smear.....

Pass 25 Jan 2011 237,717 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 217,897 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 201,664 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 201,664 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 184,541 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 167,669 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 Mar 2007 167,669 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 146,369 miles

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

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

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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M83 RVT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 M83 RVT, 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 M83 RVT registered?

M83 RVT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 August 1994.

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