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L152 YAT

1994 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,787 mi
Last recorded168,787 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL152 YAT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 168,787 miles

altenater belt slack

door hinges worn

exhaust corroding

front radious arm front bushes deteriorated

front tyre treads lifting

headlamp reflecters corroding

n/s/f bulkhead holed and corroded

n/s/f outrigger holed and corroding

n/s/f steering arm dust cover starting to crack

rear bump stops missing/damaged

rear chassis corroding

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

vin plate corroding

wiper linkage worn

Fail 6 Jan 2014 168,785 miles

Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

altenater belt slack

bulk head holed and corroded

exhaust corroding

front door hinges worn

front head lamp reflectors corroding and pattern difused

front radious arm bushes deteriorated but unable to assess correctly

front tyre treads lifting

n/s/f outrigger holed and corroded

n/s/f steering arm ball joint dust cover splitting

o/s/f front chassis corroded and holed

p/s system leaks

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

various pannels and chassis areas corroding

vin plate corroding

wiper linkage worn and has play and wipers do not return fully to stops

Pass 28 Jan 2013 167,059 miles

all discs worn and corroding

door hinges worn

headlamp reflectors corroding

n/s/f drag link dust cover split

n/s/f outrigger and foot well holed and corroded

oil leaks

rear cross member corroding and getting weak

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

various brake pipes corroding

wiper linkage worn

Fail 7 Jan 2013 167,053 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all discs worn and corroding

door hinges worn

fan belt cracking

headlamp reflectors corroding

n/s/f chassis leg outrigger holed and corroded

n/s/f drag link dust cover splitting

n/s/f lower bulk head holed and corroded

n/s/f swivel hub seal leaking-boarderline

rear crossmember corroded

slight play in n/s/f n/s/r and o/s/f wheel bearings

various brake pipes corroding - boarderline

wiper linkage worn

Pass 21 Mar 2011 165,923 miles

Front door pins worn

O/S/R chassis corroded but not within a prescribed area

Play in rear shocker top bushes

Playu in both front wheel bearings

Tow bar fitted

Various brake pipes corroding

Fail 21 Mar 2011 165,923 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front door pins worn

O/S/R chassis corroded but not within a prescribed area

Play in rear shocker top bushes

Playu in both front wheel bearings

Tow bar fitted

Various brake pipes corroding

Pass 21 Apr 2010 163,737 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2010 163,678 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 159,942 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise oil leaks

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 159,941 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise oil leaks

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 157,212 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 157,211 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 15 Mar 2008 157,192 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Centre Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Drag link end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 153,379 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 148,397 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 148,397 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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L152 YAT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L152 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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L152 YAT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 February 1994.

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