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L484 YAC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,966 mi
Last recorded119,966 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL484 YAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 119,966 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 111,270 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 103,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 103,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 95,602 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 95,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 92,671 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 92,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 88,851 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2017 82,642 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 77,838 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 70,928 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 75,372 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 73,004 miles

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 73,004 miles

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

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 72,491 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 72,439 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 23 Aug 2010 71,130 miles

chassis showin signs of corrosion

fuel tank mount sorroded

offside rear disc corroded

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2009 70,127 miles

discs rusted

Fail 21 Aug 2009 70,054 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

discs rusted

Pass 9 Sep 2008 68,200 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 67,980 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 64,596 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2006 61,893 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 61,893 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2005 58,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 58,787 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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L484 YAC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 L484 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 L484 YAC registered?

L484 YAC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 June 1994.

Is L484 YAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L484 YAC shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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