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L345 YBJ

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

176,779 mi
Last recorded176,779 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL345 YBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 176,779 miles

Front hub swivels weeping slightly

Offside Front floor corroded but has been repaired from inside cab

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 176,779 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (4.4.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front hub swivels weeping slightly

Offside Front floor corroded but has been repaired from inside cab

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 176,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis signs off slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 176,714 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis signs off slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 176,389 miles

Front hub swivels leaking slightly

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chassis showing signs of corrosion

Fail 10 Jan 2022 176,389 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front hub swivels leaking slightly

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2021 176,240 miles

Front swivels slightly damp

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front head light pattern not so clear

Offside Front inner floor showing signs of corrosion

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 176,240 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front swivels slightly damp

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front head light pattern not so clear

Offside Front inner floor showing signs of corrosion

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

Pass 28 Dec 2019 175,704 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 175,207 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 175,191 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel offside rear and nearside rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire injector return hose (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Pass 10 Jul 2018 174,189 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 171,917 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

washers operation

Pass 20 Jul 2016 169,080 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 166,460 miles

rear crossmember rusted

Pass 14 Jul 2014 163,494 miles

nearside rear tyre worn

rear crossmember rusted

Fail 23 Jul 2013 160,171 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

rear axle upper joint worn

Pass 23 Jul 2013 160,171 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

rear axle upper joint worn

Pass 28 Jun 2012 156,486 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

power steering belt condition

rear axle upper joint slight wear

rear crossmember rusted

Pass 19 Jul 2011 152,710 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 148,879 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front floor rusted

manifold joint

rear suspension bump stops

steering damper bush

Pass 21 Jul 2009 145,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 145,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 140,883 miles

front seatbelts marked

rear crossmember rusted

Pass 26 Jul 2007 136,362 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 136,324 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

no seat belts fitted to rear

oil leak from n/s axle

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 26 Jul 2006 132,762 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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L345 YBJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 L345 YBJ, 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 L345 YBJ registered?

L345 YBJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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