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L506 YNX

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

91,544 mi
Last recorded91,544 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL506 YNX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 91,544 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 91,544 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm mount , bracket on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 91,513 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 91,124 miles

Nearside Front seat belt damaged

Pass 5 Apr 2023 90,609 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 90,609 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 90,256 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 89,667 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 89,081 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 88,295 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 87,821 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 87,820 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 87,683 miles

nearside front hub seal leaking

nearside rear hub seal leaking

offside front hub seal leaking

offside front wiper split

Fail 14 Sep 2015 87,635 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

nearside front hub seal leaking

nearside rear hub seal leaking

offside front hub seal leaking

offside front wiper split

Pass 8 Sep 2014 87,316 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front floor plan corroded

nearside front tyre perishing

nearside front wheel valve perishing

offside front floor plan corroded

offside rear wheel valve perishing

slight leak from nearside rear hub

Fail 4 Sep 2014 87,113 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front floor plan corroded

nearside front tyre perishing

nearside front wheel valve perishing

offside front floor plan corroded

offside rear wheel valve perishing

slight leak from nearside rear hub

Pass 13 Sep 2013 85,294 miles

front tyres starting to perish

oil leak from nearside front hub

Fail 6 Sep 2013 85,292 miles

Centre Front Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

nsf foot well corroded

nsf hub leaking oil

nsr seat belt stork in poor condishion

osf + nsf tyres split

Pass 2 May 2013 84,997 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

cuts and cracks to both front tyres

dampness to offside front brake caliper - possible brake fluid

nearside front and offside front floor plates corroded

nearside front seatbelt stalk casing missing

sidelight switch temperamentle

Fail 30 Apr 2013 84,977 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

cuts and cracks to both front tyres

dampness to offside front brake caliper - possible brake fluid

nearside front and offside front floor plates corroded

nearside front seatbelt stalk casing missing

sidelight switch temperamentle

Pass 1 Dec 2011 83,794 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

offside front seatbelt slightly damaged / frayed

small cuts in all tyres not deep enough to expose ply or cords

Pass 30 Nov 2010 82,309 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2010 82,309 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 75,995 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet pull broke

both front indicator lenses require attention soon

both front, centre and rear chassis rails require attention soon

emissions a little smoky

nearside rear indicator lense requires attention soon

rear axle metal brake pipes ssecured with zip ties

slight seapage of power steering fluid around steering box

Fail 24 Oct 2009 79,547 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

bonnet pull broke

both front indicator lenses require attention soon

both front, centre and rear chassis rails require attention soon

nearside rear indicator lense requires attention soon

rear axle metal brake pipes ssecured with zip ties

slight seapage of power steering fluid around steering box

Pass 19 Sep 2008 77,755 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 77,721 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 76,066 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 72,671 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 69,385 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 69,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L506 YNX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 L506 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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What year was L506 YNX registered?

L506 YNX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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The MOT history for L506 YNX shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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