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L236 YPV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

7 mi
Last recorded7 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL236 YPV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 7 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 7 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 12 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 12 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 8 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Near resevor (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 8 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Near resevor (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 6 miles

nearside front brake is slightly sticky

Pass 12 Jul 2016 5 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion foot well area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member webbing point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member webbing point (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 5 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 5 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 2 miles

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

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 29 May 2014 2 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 3 Jun 2013 2 miles

corrosion in offside front chassis outrigger

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 3 Jun 2013 2 miles

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

corrosion in offside front chassis outrigger

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 16 Jun 2012 7 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2012

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2011 5 miles

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

slight wear in rear axle a frame ball joint

Fail 7 Jun 2011 5 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight wear in rear axle a frame ball joint

Pass 27 May 2010 9 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 99,999 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 99,999 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 2 miles

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to rear section of exhaust

engine oil leak

oil leak from front and rear diffs

small hole and blowing from rear silencer

Fail 16 Jun 2008 2 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to rear section of exhaust

engine oil leak

oil leak from front and rear diffs

small hole and blowing from rear silencer

Pass 4 Jun 2007 99,995 miles

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

excess backlash in front differential/drive shafts

odometer not working

oil leaks from front and rear differential oil seals

slight play in nearside front swivel hub bearings

Pass 6 Jun 2006 98,668 miles

engine oil leak

rear differential pinon oil seal leaking

Fail 31 May 2006 98,668 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

front prop shaft rear u/j worn

oil leak

rear diff pinion seal leaking

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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L236 YPV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 L236 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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What year was L236 YPV registered?

L236 YPV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 March 1994.

Is L236 YPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L236 YPV shows 26 tests with a 57.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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