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L335 AYS

1994 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,676 mi
Last recorded126,676 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL335 AYS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 126,676 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All vehicle chassis/structure corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 123,649 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 123,649 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 115,280 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 106,582 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front swivel housing leaking oil

Rear brake discs surface corroded

oil leak at engine

oil leak at intercooler

Fail 3 Nov 2017 106,582 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure bolt part drilled (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure bolt missing (5.2.1a)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front swivel housing leaking oil

Rear brake discs surface corroded

oil leak at engine

oil leak at intercooler

Pass 17 Dec 2016 102,070 miles

oil leak at engine

oil leak at gearbox

wiper linkage worn

Pass 27 Jan 2016 89,350 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

wiper rack worn

Fail 26 Jan 2016 89,350 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member area (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

wiper rack worn

Pass 30 Jan 2015 86,231 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 81,661 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 81,247 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 155,690 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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L335 AYS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L335 AYS, 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 L335 AYS registered?

L335 AYS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 March 1994.

Is L335 AYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L335 AYS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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