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L145 YPV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

188,023 mi
Last recorded188,023 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL145 YPV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 188,023 miles

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

secondary bonnet catch missing

some corrosion to offside front body mount

welding repairs to offside and nearside rear chassis

Fail 5 Aug 2016 188,021 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

secondary bonnet catch missing

some corrosion to offside front body mount

welding repairs to offside and nearside rear chassis

Pass 6 May 2015 182,599 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front doors have rust around the edge of the door

slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 1 May 2015 182,378 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front doors have rust around the edge of the door

slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Apr 2014 171,745 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 171,458 miles

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 171,265 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 171,260 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 170,017 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 170,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear propshaft uj badly worn

Pass 8 Jun 2010 163,074 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 163,072 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 156,453 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 149,615 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

ball joint between drop arm and idler arm dust cover split

slight dampness around steering box

Fail 6 May 2008 149,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

ball joint from steering box dust cover split

vehicle pulls slightly to the right when braking

Pass 5 May 2007 140,446 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

front no plate cracked

handbrake close to max travel

Fail 25 Apr 2007 140,433 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

front no plate cracked

handbrake close to max travel

steering sounds rough when turned

Pass 8 Feb 2006 132,279 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 8 Feb 2006 132,279 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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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L145 YPV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 L145 YPV, 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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L145 YPV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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