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L206 YDE

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

212,110 mi
Last recorded212,110 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL206 YDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 212,110 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2025 211,043 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 210,169 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 210,169 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 208,074 miles

A welding repair has been done to the front axle mounting point

All welding repairs to chassis and body heavily coated in under seal

Engine leaking oil

Front and rear discs corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tractor joint leaking

Offside Front Body mount corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 13 Dec 2021 205,169 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis in mutiple places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

welding repairs in mutiple places

Fail 1 Dec 2021 205,169 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail steering damper mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced support bar across top of chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced support bar across top of chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis in mutiple places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

welding repairs in mutiple places

Pass 11 Dec 2020 200,095 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2020 200,095 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking injector area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 192,755 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 192,743 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn panard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 188,095 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 188,095 miles

Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2017 183,787 miles

exhaust system corroded

large oil leak

vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 10 Aug 2017 183,781 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

coolant leak

exhaust system corroded

large oil leak

play in offside rear shock absorber lower bush

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 9 Aug 2016 177,533 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 174,116 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 173,753 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 172,769 miles

nearside front door step

Pass 24 Aug 2012 171,350 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 168,882 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 165,662 miles

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

rear seats removed

Pass 21 Apr 2006 153,423 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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L206 YDE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 L206 YDE, 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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L206 YDE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1994.

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