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G4 YFK

1992 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

99,598 mi
Last recorded99,598 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Defender124,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 YFK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 99,598 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 99,594 miles

Nearside Front hub oil seal weaping

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 99,591 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front hub oil seal weaping

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 99,570 miles

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

Nearside Front hub oil seal weaping

Rear differential damp

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 99,570 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fuel system component leaking lift pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play formost arm marked yellow (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements no tell tale (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed rope holding door shut (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front hub oil seal weaping

Rear differential damp

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 98,641 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 98,623 miles

Nearside Front Inner Fluid leak, but not excessive sphere (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 98,502 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 96,272 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 96,272 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 93,474 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 93,474 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 90,189 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 90,189 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 85,376 miles

Nearside Front swivel has leak

Fail 9 Nov 2015 85,376 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front swivel has leak

Pass 28 Oct 2014 81,611 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 76,734 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 76,734 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

All tyres cracked and perished

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

Nearside front swivel hub leaking oil

No rear seats fitted at time of test

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear differential leaking oil

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 76,259 miles

both front outer axle hub seals weeping oil

Pass 28 Jun 2012 69,946 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 69,917 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 68,520 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 68,511 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 66,095 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 66,089 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 60,215 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 55,675 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 55,675 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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G4 YFK is a 1992 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 1992 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 124,939 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 G4 YFK, 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 34 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G4 YFK registered?

G4 YFK is a 1992 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 December 1992.

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