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L136 YAT

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests37 (20 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate54.1%

Mileage

105,426 mi
Last recorded105,426 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL136 YAT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 17 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2026 105,426 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle casing to arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 104,850 miles

Front and rear axles heavily corroded

Near side and off side footwells weakened by corrosion.

Some brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Steering box has slight oil leak.

front and rear shock absorbers heavily corroded.

Pass 9 Sep 2024 104,290 miles

All four shock absorbers corroded

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Front axle casing corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Off side bulkhead/footwell area corroded

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

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

Rear axle casing and brackets corroded

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 104,290 miles

Exhaust system insecure fouling chassis (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front axle bracket on near side top. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected steering stiff when turning (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All four shock absorbers corroded

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Front axle casing corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Off side bulkhead/footwell area corroded

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

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

Rear axle casing and brackets corroded

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Wiper blades would benefit from replacing

Pass 23 Aug 2023 104,275 miles

front and rear axles and suspention showing signs of corossion

Fail 22 Aug 2023 104,275 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot on track rod end on drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade torn (3.4 (b) (i))

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

front and rear axles and suspention showing signs of corossion

Pass 25 Aug 2022 104,242 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 104,223 miles

Axle casings corroded

Bushes signs of perishing

Pass 27 Aug 2020 104,156 miles

Axle casings corrosion

Fail 18 Aug 2020 104,156 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle casing arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Axle casings corrosion

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 104,114 miles

Both front swivels slightly leaking

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension bushes signs of perishing

Fail 22 Aug 2019 104,114 miles

Both front swivels slightly leaking

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension bushes signs of perishing

Pass 15 Aug 2018 102,977 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Swivel housing leaking grease

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 102,977 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Swivel housing leaking grease

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 102,018 miles

Front discs corroded and worn

Rear tyres cracking on inner wall

Fail 15 Aug 2017 102,018 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Front discs corroded and worn

Rear tyres cracking on inner wall

Pass 17 Aug 2016 100,464 miles

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

Nearside Front child seat fitted seat belt not checked

corrosion on axle casings at suspension anchorage points

slight dampness of oil around steering box

Fail 17 Aug 2016 100,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front child seat fitted seat belt not checked

corrosion on axle casings at suspension anchorage points

slight dampness of oil around steering box

Pass 19 Aug 2015 99,265 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear wiper torn

Pass 25 Jul 2014 97,965 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre cracking on inside edge

Fail 23 Jul 2014 97,965 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

near side rear tyre cracking on inside edge

Pass 25 Jul 2013 95,986 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front swivel housing gaitors deteriorated

oil leaks

radiator deteriorated

Fail 25 Jul 2013 95,986 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front swivel housing gaitors deteriorated

oil leaks

radiator deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2012 92,972 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

front blades splitting on ends

offside rear disc pitted

Fail 17 Jul 2012 92,972 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front blades splitting on ends

offside rear disc pitted

Pass 23 Jul 2011 90,356 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 90,356 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear prop shaft rear most U.J. worn

Pass 26 Jun 2010 87,771 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both swivel rubbers torn

pitting to rear brake discs

Fail 21 Jun 2010 87,741 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both swivel rubbers torn

pitting to rear brake discs

Pass 22 Jun 2009 84,709 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front swivel housing gaitors split

front wiper blades splitting on ends

offside quarter panel holed

Fail 22 Jun 2009 84,709 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front swivel housing gaitors split

front wiper blades splitting on ends

offside quarter panel holed

Pass 27 Jun 2008 81,553 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 81,553 miles

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Oil leak

both front tractor joint gaitors split

Pass 27 Jun 2007 78,017 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Jun 2007 78,017 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 73,921 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 73,921 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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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L136 YAT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.1%.

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 L136 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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L136 YAT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 January 1994.

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