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L468 YFF

1994 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,303 mi
Last recorded127,303 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL468 YFF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 127,303 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 127,269 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 123,401 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 119,717 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 116,424 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 116,424 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2018 112,441 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in mud (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 112,441 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in mud (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 109,217 miles

Nearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 109,190 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm link ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 106,238 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 117,708 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 103,239 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 103,238 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 101,685 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 101,685 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 100,271 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 98,826 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 97,374 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 97,365 miles

Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 96,344 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 95,209 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2009 95,209 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2008 93,947 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 92,585 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 90,839 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 89,039 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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L468 YFF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L468 YFF, 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 L468 YFF registered?

L468 YFF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 January 1994.

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