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L128 YAT

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

145,373 mi
Last recorded145,373 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL128 YAT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 145,373 miles

Brake operation slight discharge of oil (1.1.7 (b))

Corrosion to bulkhead,

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured Not fully amber (4.4.3 (a))

Front Steering damper twisting on lock.

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

Fail 4 Feb 2026 145,348 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Corroded. (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Corroded. (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

All pedals are stiff to operate.

Bonnet release cable is very stiff to open/close (broken).

Brake operation slight discharge of oil (1.1.7 (b))

Brake vacuum pump weak.

Corrosion to bulkhead,

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured Not fully amber (4.4.3 (a))

Front Steering damper twisting on lock.

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

Rear Brake effort low.

Pass 23 Jan 2025 140,478 miles

Nearside Front Body corroded (bulkhead/ floor)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Door corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Hose to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner door handle damaged, can still be readily opened

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 140,174 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rear T.R.E (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Axle steady bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Door corroded

Nearside Front Body corroded (bulk head/ floor)

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Door handle damaged, door can still be readily opened

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 134,764 miles

Offside Front Door corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle steady bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play Axle steady bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 12 Dec 2023 134,751 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin Tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Door corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just after rear flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle steady bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play Axle steady bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Dec 2022 128,156 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle steady arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 128,156 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Mid (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle steady arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 122,469 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 122,469 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 115,139 miles

Corrosion on n/s rear chassis

Exterior door handle loose at o/s

Hazard warning switch faulty Tell tale not illuminating (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Interior door handle loose at o/s

Oil leak on steering box

Play in front axle tie bar bushes

Play in rear axle ball joint

String around front number plate

Fail 4 Nov 2019 115,129 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Chassis at previous repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play On pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure Boot loose to axle (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Corrosion on n/s rear chassis

Exterior door handle loose at o/s

Hazard warning switch faulty Tell tale not illuminating (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Interior door handle loose at o/s

Oil leak on steering box

Play in front axle tie bar bushes

Play in rear axle ball joint

String around front number plate

Pass 5 Nov 2018 105,135 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 104,132 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 103,620 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 101,706 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 100,000 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 98,417 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 92,644 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 85,370 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 80,688 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 80,188 miles

drag link dust cover split

Fail 15 Jan 2009 80,155 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drag link dust cover split

n/s rear chassis corroded at tow bar mount

Pass 26 Jan 2008 75,286 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2008 75,231 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 69,933 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 12 Jan 2007 69,933 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Propshaft component defective

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 63,880 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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L128 YAT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 L128 YAT, 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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L128 YAT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 January 1994.

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