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L346 YBJ

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

229,707 mi
Last recorded229,707 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL346 YBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 229,707 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 222,435 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 222,411 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 216,301 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 216,301 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 212,075 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 212,075 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear propshaft bolts lose at diff flange

Pass 18 Sep 2009 206,870 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 200,296 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 200,296 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 196,795 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 193,301 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 190,605 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 190,605 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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L346 YBJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L346 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L346 YBJ registered?

L346 YBJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 January 1994.

Is L346 YBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L346 YBJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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