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L136 YVL

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

243,561 mi
Last recorded243,561 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 243,561 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 241,398 miles

Front Hub seals leaking

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 238,199 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 233,359 miles

oil leak from front diff

Pass 26 Jun 2019 224,980 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 224,914 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit smoke limit 1.89 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 214,044 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 214,044 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 203,603 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 193,307 miles

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

all 4 tyres showing signs of cracking to inner sidewalls

o/s seatbelt has insulation tape on webbing.

reversing lamp broken

Fail 20 Jun 2016 193,306 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

all 4 tyres showing signs of cracking to inner sidewalls

o/s seatbelt has insulation tape on webbing.

reversing lamp broken

Pass 15 May 2015 183,043 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 174,220 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 173,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

bolt missing offside front outer end cap

oil leak rear diff

Fail 8 Oct 2008 173,022 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

bolt missing offside front outer end cap

oil leak rear diff

Pass 11 Aug 2007 158,840 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

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

play in rear prop u/j and play in front prop sliding joint

Fail 18 Jul 2007 157,804 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

damp around power steering box

play in rear prop u/j and play in front prop sliding joint

Pass 9 Aug 2006 142,773 miles

rear torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint

Fail 1 Aug 2006 142,525 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake drum insecure (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear prop shaft front joint in secure

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 YVL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 L136 YVL, 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 L136 YVL registered?

L136 YVL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 June 1994.

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