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L190 YRH

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

145,495 mi
Last recorded145,495 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL190 YRH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 145,495 miles

REAR TOW BAR IS NOT STANDED TOW BAR

Fail 2 Aug 2018 145,490 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn PANHARD ROD BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CENTRE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

REAR TOW BAR IS NOT STANDED TOW BAR

Pass 8 May 2017 144,674 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2017 144,674 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 140,738 miles

oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2016 140,738 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2015 131,395 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 131,395 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 122,436 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 115,241 miles

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

front number plate

Fail 28 Jan 2013 115,211 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front number plate

Pass 2 Feb 2012 107,150 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 107,150 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 97,299 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 97,299 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 89,613 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 82,750 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 82,731 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 72,027 miles

Nearside Drag link end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 66,725 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 63,211 miles

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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L190 YRH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 L190 YRH, 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 L190 YRH registered?

L190 YRH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 February 1994.

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The MOT history for L190 YRH shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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