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L240 YPV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

187,844 mi
Last recorded187,844 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL240 YPV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 187,844 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 186,980 miles
Fail 10 May 2025 186,970 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2024 185,771 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2024 185,768 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced As marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced As marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 180,795 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion and holes outer skin both front footwells under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive weep from both hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner corrosion and holes in door

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner corrosion and holes in both rear doors

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner back panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear assemblies (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole inner frame of bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 180,788 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting corrosion holes along edge of floor near seat mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion and holes outer skin both front footwells under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive weep from both hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner corrosion and holes in door

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner corrosion and holes in both rear doors

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner back panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear assemblies (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole inner frame of bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 180,234 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion holes outer skin of both foot wells under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive both hub seals weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion and small hole inner bonnet frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower corrosion holes bottom of door frame

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion inner back panel area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear corrosion and small holes in bottom of both rear door frames

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear complete assembly's (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 179,632 miles

Corrosion holes in both rear door frames

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion holes outer skins of both front foot wells (6.1.1 (c) (i))

General surface corrosion on chassis

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underneath servo mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front corrosion hole bottom of door frame

small corrosion holes in rear body lower crossmember both sides

Pass 14 Feb 2020 178,378 miles

Nearside Rear Lower side light lens colour faded/ worn

Nearside Rear Upper additional side light and indicator partially not working

Offside Rear Upper additional side light not working

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 178,124 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 178,124 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Idler arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 177,511 miles

Oil misting round engine

Fail 23 Feb 2018 177,511 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Oil misting round engine

Pass 20 Feb 2017 177,228 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 177,224 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar 'D' bush (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 176,658 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 175,617 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 172,478 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 170,232 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 167,265 miles

offside front wiper leaves screen slightly smeary

slight play in offside steering box stabaliser arm bush

Fail 19 Jan 2012 167,261 miles

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

offside front wiper leaves screen slightly smeary

slight play in offside steering box stabaliser arm bush

Pass 13 Jan 2011 164,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2010

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 8 Jan 2009 152,566 miles

center exhaust mounting weak

Pass 8 Jan 2008 147,022 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

front number pate slightly damaged

middle exhaust splitting

play in rear diff

rear roll bar mountings and links slight play

Pass 23 Jan 2007 139,691 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 139,691 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 131,207 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 131,207 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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L240 YPV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L240 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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L240 YPV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 January 1994.

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