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L613 YDE

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,209 mi
Last recorded62,209 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2020
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL613 YDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2020 62,209 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 62,209 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 59,711 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 58,950 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 56,392 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 54,028 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 52,054 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 48,969 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 145,664 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 144,808 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 141,625 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 136,997 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 134,403 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 134,403 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

o/s rear of vehicle damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2007 131,721 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

deep surface corrosion on rear chassis, front & rear suspension components & body mounts

Pass 13 Oct 2006 129,042 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to inside of offside rear door

corrosion to nearside step supports

surface corrosion to rear axle and suspension components

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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L613 YDE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L613 YDE, 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

How do I check the history of L613 YDE?

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What year was L613 YDE registered?

L613 YDE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 June 1994.

Is L613 YDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L613 YDE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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