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L237 YPV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,350 mi
Last recorded78,350 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL237 YPV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 78,350 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 78,134 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 77,428 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 77,406 miles

poor condition of exhaust

Fail 23 Mar 2011 77,209 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

cut in n/s/r tyre tread but not deep enough to reach structure

Pass 23 Mar 2011 77,209 miles

cut in n/s/r tyre tread but not deep enough to reach structure

Fail 6 Apr 2010 76,988 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

o/s/f steering joint dust cover split

Pass 6 Apr 2010 76,988 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

o/s/f steering joint dust cover split

Pass 27 Mar 2009 76,361 miles

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 75,688 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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L237 YPV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L237 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L237 YPV registered?

L237 YPV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 April 1994.

Is L237 YPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L237 YPV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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