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L486 YAC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

103,394 mi
Last recorded103,394 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL486 YAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 103,394 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leaks evident.

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both front (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 99,729 miles

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 99,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 May 2024 99,544 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 99,313 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 99,076 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 98,812 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 98,812 miles

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 98,391 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 97,750 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 96,955 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 96,951 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 May 2017 96,089 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 94,984 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 94,125 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 92,857 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 91,874 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 90,384 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 90,384 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 88,384 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 86,427 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 86,427 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 May 2009 83,481 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 83,481 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 80,483 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 80,068 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 79,052 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 71,605 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 71,605 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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L486 YAC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 L486 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L486 YAC registered?

L486 YAC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L486 YAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L486 YAC shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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