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L34 YRY

1993 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

176,218 mi
Last recorded176,218 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL34 YRY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 176,218 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 173,188 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 171,178 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play X2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 168,961 miles

FRONT & REAR AXLES SLIGHT LEAK

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

SLIGHT PLAY FROM DRAG LINK END

SLIGHT PLAY FROM STEERING BOX

Pass 13 Oct 2021 166,831 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Offside Front body mount slightly corroded

free play from steering box

front diff slight oil leak

steering box damp

Pass 1 Oct 2020 163,499 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

bulk head corroded

seat base corroded

steering box damp

Pass 25 Oct 2019 161,203 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

lower bulkhead slightly corroded

seat bases corroded

steering box damp

Fail 1 Oct 2019 161,203 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

lower bulkhead corroded slightly

seat bases corroded

steering box damp

Pass 19 Sep 2018 158,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front and rear hubs damp

Pass 9 Sep 2017 154,652 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play x2 (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

steering box damp

Pass 15 Sep 2016 148,856 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play x2 (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 148,856 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play x2 (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 144,201 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 139,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front hubs and the offside rear hub are damp

steering box damp

Pass 15 Sep 2014 139,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front hubs and the offside rear hub are damp

steering box damp

Pass 20 Sep 2013 135,396 miles

Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight oil weap arround parking brake drum

Fail 17 Sep 2013 135,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight oil weap arround parking brake drum

Pass 25 Sep 2012 128,664 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 121,588 miles

Oil leak

nearside front hub seal leaking

Fail 5 Sep 2011 121,588 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front hub seal leaking

Pass 30 Sep 2010 114,822 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 114,822 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

corrosion to nearside front floor pan

nearside front hub seal leaking

Pass 6 Oct 2009 109,901 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2009 109,901 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2008 103,910 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 103,902 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f hub seal leaking

oil leaking from gearbox

Pass 31 Aug 2007 98,172 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 94,141 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front hub seals started to leak

steering slightly stiff when turning road wheels onto lock manualy

Pass 15 Aug 2005 88,236 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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L34 YRY is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 1993 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 118,574 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 L34 YRY, 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 33 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L34 YRY registered?

L34 YRY is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 September 1993.

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