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L601 YFF

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

214,557 mi
Last recorded214,557 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL601 YFF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 214,557 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 214,540 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Front of wheel (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis next to trailing arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 210,115 miles

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

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

Offside Rear FOG LAMP LENS SLIGHTLY DEFECTIVE

Fail 7 Jun 2024 210,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working WITH SIDE ON (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working WITH SIDE ON (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture ON CALIPER (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SPRING MOUNTING ON AXLE (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SPRING MOUNT ON AXLE (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear FOG LAMP LENS SLIGHTLY DEFECTIVE

Pass 13 May 2023 205,592 miles

Offside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 202,173 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 202,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play drag link end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced fuel tank outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 196,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced fuel tank outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 196,885 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced fuel tank outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 192,153 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead outrigger (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2020 192,153 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead outrigger (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 185,109 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 177,728 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 177,728 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 172,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 164,812 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 156,799 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 149,650 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 141,997 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 134,518 miles

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 4 Apr 2012 134,518 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 22 Mar 2011 128,035 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 121,652 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 121,652 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 113,366 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 113,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 106,207 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 99,684 miles

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

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 94,423 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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L601 YFF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 L601 YFF, 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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L601 YFF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 March 1994.

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The MOT history for L601 YFF shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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