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L513 YAC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

149,735 mi
Last recorded149,735 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL513 YAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 149,735 miles

bonnet secondary catch broken

engine diesel stop system not working

Pass 9 Jun 2025 147,106 miles

slight leak possible diesel from engine area

Pass 8 Jul 2024 145,496 miles

slight play / movement o/s/r antiroll bar drop link

Pass 30 May 2023 144,566 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 142,338 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 137,920 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 133,246 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 129,897 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 123,786 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 119,424 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 116,491 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 113,359 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 111,972 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 108,713 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 108,699 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 105,328 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 101,985 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 90,563 miles

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

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

dust covers on both rear anti roll bar drag links are torn

Pass 16 Sep 2008 84,806 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

general surface corrosion to chassis and underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Sep 2007 84,302 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 82,904 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 82,327 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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L513 YAC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 L513 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 L513 YAC registered?

L513 YAC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 June 1994.

Is L513 YAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L513 YAC shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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