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L448 YAC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

299,707 mi
Last recorded299,707 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL448 YAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 299,707 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre box section (2.4.A.3)

service brake efficiency low

Fail 22 Feb 2018 299,694 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre box section (2.4.A.3)

service brake efficiency low

Pass 3 Oct 2016 299,675 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 299,663 miles

Ball joint has excessive play steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front flexi brake hose mounting broken

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 298,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 298,362 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 290,161 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 290,161 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 276,742 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 276,742 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 262,468 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 262,468 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 250,362 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 229,099 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 228,933 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

front no plate dirty and cracked. †drop arm ball joint boot split. †o/s/r anti roll bar bush worn.

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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L448 YAC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 L448 YAC, 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 L448 YAC registered?

L448 YAC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 May 1994.

Is L448 YAC safe to buy?

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