MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
7 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Near resevor (2.1.5 (a))
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))
nearside front brake is slightly sticky
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)
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)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
offside rear bump stop missing
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
corrosion in offside front chassis outrigger
offside rear suspension bump stop missing
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
corrosion in offside front chassis outrigger
offside rear suspension bump stop missing
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
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
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
slight wear in rear axle a frame ball joint
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
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)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
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)
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
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
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
engine oil leak
rear differential pinon oil seal leaking
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
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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?
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