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L535 YAC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

78,022 mi
Last recorded78,022 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL535 YAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 78,022 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 78,005 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 77,999 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 77,645 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front both hub seals leaking

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 76,782 miles

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

both front hub seals leaking

Pass 28 Apr 2021 76,216 miles

both front hub seals leaking

steering box wet

Fail 28 Apr 2021 76,216 miles

steering box wet

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm nut loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))

both front hub seals leaking

Pass 30 Apr 2020 74,997 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 74,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

both front hub seals leaking

under neath has a lot of corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2019 74,264 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 74,264 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 73,366 miles

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both (5.2.2a)

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

all tyres deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2017 73,243 miles

o/s/rear shock loose at bottom and both top rubbers worn

Fail 12 Jan 2017 73,242 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

o/s/rear shock loose at bottom and both top rubbers worn

unable to check other steering joints

Pass 12 Jan 2016 71,645 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed both sides (5.2.2b)

Front hub seals leaking

all 4 tyres cracking

minor leak of exhaust gases

oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2016 71,645 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed both sides (5.2.2b)

Front hub seals leaking

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

all 4 tyres cracking

minor leak of exhaust gases

oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2015 68,237 miles

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

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

front hub seals leaking

Pass 27 Jan 2014 65,322 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

both front inner hub seals leaking

Fail 21 Jan 2014 65,231 miles

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

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

both front inner hub seals leaking

Pass 23 Jan 2013 61,942 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 57,759 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 53,796 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 53,774 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 2 May 2008 45,720 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 45,720 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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)

bottom of steering box has tracys of oil

Pass 12 Feb 2007 40,500 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 35,941 miles

oil leak

steering damper bushes worn

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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L535 YAC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 L535 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 L535 YAC registered?

L535 YAC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 June 1994.

Is L535 YAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L535 YAC shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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