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L498 YNX

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,065 mi
Last recorded91,065 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL498 YNX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 91,065 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 91,065 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Front ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 88,657 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 87,929 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler pipes on radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 87,929 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler pipes on radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 87,104 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler pipes on rad (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 86,559 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 86,513 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 85,857 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced tie rod mounting to axle tube (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 85,857 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced tie rod mounting to axle tube (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 85,318 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

steering box damp

Fail 7 Jan 2020 85,315 miles

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

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

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

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 85,009 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Whole rear of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 85,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bushes (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rearward joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bushes (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rearward joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Whole rear of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 84,682 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front hockey bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear upper bushes (2.7.4)

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering box drop link (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion various corrosion on outriggers and chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 84,195 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 6 Jan 2017 84,195 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 13 Jan 2016 83,677 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

chassis becoming poor throughout

engine oil leak

power steering box damp

tyres becoming perished

Fail 7 Jan 2016 83,673 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine oil leak

power steering box damp

Pass 9 Jan 2015 83,150 miles

chassis becoming poor throughout

front axle mounting brackets becoming corroded

n/s/f king pin swivel damp

o/s/r hub leaking oil onto outside of brake drum

rear tyres perished(remoulds)

steering drop arm area damp

Fail 8 Jan 2015 83,150 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chassis becoming poor throughout

front axle mounting brackets becoming corroded

n/s/f king pin swivel damp

o/s/r hub leaking oil onto outside of brake drum

rear tyres perished(remoulds)

steering drop arm area damp

Pass 10 Jan 2014 82,561 miles

exhaust rear bracket broken

Pass 9 Jan 2013 81,803 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 81,092 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 81,092 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 80,050 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 80,047 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 78,251 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 78,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 77,162 miles

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

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

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

front wipers blades split but clearing

Pass 12 Dec 2007 75,788 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 74,635 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 74,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 66,801 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 66,799 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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L498 YNX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L498 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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L498 YNX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 August 1993.

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