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L469 YAC

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,120 mi
Last recorded128,120 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL469 YAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 128,120 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 128,120 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 127,831 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 126,712 miles

both front swinging arm brackets corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2017 125,661 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 125,661 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 123,865 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 122,142 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 122,142 miles

Fuel system component insecure fuel tank rear support bracket excessively corroded. (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 120,498 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside outrigger ( behind fuel tank ) corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2013 118,303 miles

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

Nearside front wiper blade torn on lower end but still clearing screen adequately.

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside and nearside rear brake pads wearing thin. Replacement at earliest opportunity advised.

Rear joint on front prop-shaft showing signs of wear in bearing caps. Replacement advised.

Pass 4 Dec 2012 114,502 miles

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

nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edges

Fail 4 Dec 2012 114,502 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edges

Pass 28 Nov 2011 110,132 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 105,724 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 101,925 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 99,287 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 99,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 96,269 miles

n/s/front traction joint seal weeping

o/s drop arm slight play in joint

Fail 1 Nov 2007 96,269 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Lower Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

n/s/front traction joint seal weeping

o/s drop arm slight play in joint

Pass 28 Oct 2006 95,046 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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L469 YAC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 L469 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 L469 YAC registered?

L469 YAC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 May 1994.

Is L469 YAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L469 YAC shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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