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L238 PYA

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,924 mi
Last recorded88,924 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL238 PYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 88,924 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 84,844 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 77,529 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front prop missing

n/s & o/s wiper blades poor

rear prop uj worn

Pass 26 Jan 2010 62,744 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 62,744 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 55,764 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 47,962 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 34,900 miles

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

rear foglamp lens cracked

Pass 20 Oct 2005 32,314 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 32,314 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

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

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

os mirror slightly loose

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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L238 PYA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel 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 L238 PYA, 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 L238 PYA registered?

L238 PYA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 March 1994.

Is L238 PYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L238 PYA 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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