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L141 YAT

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,589 mi
Last recorded141,589 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL141 YAT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 141,589 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 141,548 miles

Front Steering box has a significant oil leak steering box leaking (2.2.D.2e)

Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable rubber bush worn (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater missing light missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover missing steering box drop arm ball joint (2.2.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear cross member to tow bar corroded and holed (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front front prop shaft rear u/j u/s

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil shock absorber has a slight leak misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2016 134,306 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt to steering box (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering damper damaged but serviceable bush in damper (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected trailer socket (1.9.3b)

Pass 21 May 2015 124,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 May 2015 124,319 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 112,421 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 98,585 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside door handle damaged but still works

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

Pass 15 May 2013 98,585 miles

Nearside door handle damaged but still works

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 84,273 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 70,240 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 63,130 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 52,480 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 46,519 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 46,519 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic mounting (2.4.G.2)

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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L141 YAT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L141 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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What year was L141 YAT registered?

L141 YAT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 January 1994.

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