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L235 YDS

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,971 mi
Last recorded133,971 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL235 YDS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2025 133,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated hub seal weeping grease/ oil on to disc face. 1.1.14 (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated rear oil seal dripping (1.1.14 (b))

Central Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play Axle pinon drive and UJ has play and well worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle oil seal drip present. Hub seal weep

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corrosion around steering box mounting bracket. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side step front bolt loose (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis corroded ,around rear of out rigger. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 133,968 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass broken (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front axle output shaft bearing has very large amount of play

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt frontmost (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front propshaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 133,457 miles

Under the body slightly rusty

Fail 3 Jul 2013 133,442 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Centre Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Crankcase breather blowing/leaking

Engine cooling system temperature gauge not working

Excessive freeplay in front differential pinion

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside door mirror glass damaged

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear axle casing leaking

Pass 4 Jul 2012 129,254 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 2 Jul 2012 129,254 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 29 Jun 2011 127,925 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2010 119,735 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 119,725 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 115,321 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2009 115,320 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

oil sump damaged

sun roof leaking

Oil leak

o/s/f door locking mechanism faulty

Pass 17 Nov 2006 107,616 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2006 107,356 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2005 97,720 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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L235 YDS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 L235 YDS, 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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L235 YDS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 June 1994.

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