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L475 YNX

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

201,533 mi
Last recorded201,533 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL475 YNX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 201,533 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bump stop missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bump stop is missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 198,495 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 198,490 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 188,822 miles

NSF floorpan corroded

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

OSF floorpan corroded - repaired inside

Steering damper bush worn

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front radius arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 188,809 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Both rear spring lower mountings (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working not working with lights on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner face of NSR chassis at spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSF chassis at radius arm mounting - inner outer and lower faces (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside of 'A' bar crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OSF chassis at radius arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OSF outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Top of nearside chassis at 'A' bar crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Inner face of rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

NSF floorpan corroded

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

OSF floorpan corroded - repaired inside

Steering damper bush worn

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front radius arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 187,147 miles

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

Power steering slight leak

Steering ball joint swivels slight oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2017 187,147 miles

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

Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering OS Rear chassis (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering Rear chassis cross member x3 (6.1.A.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering slight leak

Steering ball joint swivels slight oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2016 185,561 miles

Front coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 185,435 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 184,519 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oil leaks

Fail 29 Oct 2015 184,519 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember on top/below and side (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oil leaks

Pass 6 Nov 2014 182,995 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

corrosion to rear n/s box section and tow bar mount area

n/s/f tyre wear to outer edge

Fail 4 Nov 2014 182,989 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

corrosion to rear n/s box section and tow bar mount area

n/s/f tyre wear to outer edge

Pass 5 Oct 2013 179,126 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 179,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Battery light illuminated

Bonnet release stiff in operation

Clutch rubber missing

Coolant leak

Front diff pinion seal leaking

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tracta seal leaking

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside front tracta seal leaking

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust section in very poor condition

Oil leak

Rear transfer box drive flange inside handbrake drum loose

Pass 28 Sep 2012 170,387 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 170,387 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 166,303 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 165,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2010 165,184 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2009 162,879 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2009 162,873 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2008 157,584 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 157,583 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 141,389 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 134,206 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 125,995 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 125,995 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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L475 YNX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 L475 YNX, 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.

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L475 YNX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 August 1993.

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