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L355 YBJ

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

151,187 mi
Last recorded151,187 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL355 YBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 13 Dec 2023 151,187 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 148,649 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 146,010 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 142,465 miles

Nearside Front Swivel has slight play in it

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Swivel has slight play in it

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 138,693 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 135,413 miles

steering box drop arm slight play

Pass 15 Nov 2017 132,286 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 128,367 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 124,937 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 123,100 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 117,445 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 112,565 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 108,144 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 104,398 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 100,163 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 94,495 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 91,012 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 86,059 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 80,093 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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L355 YBJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L355 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 33 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 L355 YBJ registered?

L355 YBJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 November 1993.

Is L355 YBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L355 YBJ shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L355 YBJ have outstanding finance?

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