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L245 YPV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

73,011 mi
Last recorded73,011 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL245 YPV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 73,011 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 73,004 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 72,401 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 71,755 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 70,499 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 69,235 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 67,959 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 67,124 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 65,747 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 63,336 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 59,010 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 59,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 52,959 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 51,263 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 51,263 miles

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 49,369 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 48,195 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 47,797 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 47,792 miles

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 47,414 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 45,923 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 44,982 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 43,532 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 42,797 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 41,510 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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L245 YPV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 L245 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 L245 YPV registered?

L245 YPV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 January 1994.

Is L245 YPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L245 YPV shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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