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L576 YAC

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,005 mi
Last recorded89,005 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL576 YAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 89,005 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 89,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 89,075 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 89,014 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 88,773 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 87,998 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 87,998 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 86,496 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 86,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 86,146 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 84,810 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 84,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 73,800 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 73,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 May 2008 65,980 miles

slight play in both rear eheel bearings

Fail 30 Apr 2008 65,980 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear chissis cross member corroded

slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 28 Apr 2007 57,332 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 57,307 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 43,976 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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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L576 YAC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L576 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 L576 YAC registered?

L576 YAC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 July 1994.

Is L576 YAC safe to buy?

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