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L473 YFF

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,999 mi
Last recorded99,999 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL473 YFF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2019 99,999 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 99,999 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 100,000 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 99,999 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 99,999 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 99,990 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 99,999 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 99,999 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 99,999 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 98,073 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 91,565 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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L473 YFF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L473 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L473 YFF registered?

L473 YFF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1994.

Is L473 YFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L473 YFF shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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