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L61 YDE

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

166,905 mi
Last recorded166,905 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL61 YDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 166,905 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 162,719 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 162,719 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside 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 Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 159,089 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 155,775 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 155,775 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 152,135 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 147,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective rubbers split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 147,818 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective rubbers split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 142,090 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged but still readable (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 142,090 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment drag link end insecure (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail leaking brake fluid (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged but still readable (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 136,142 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn panhard rod bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 136,142 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sunvizor insecure (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn panhard rod bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 133,401 miles

Propshaft universal joint worn front propshaft ()

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 133,401 miles

Propshaft universal joint worn front propshaft ()

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 129,887 miles

Nearside swivel ball/bearing has slight play.

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 9 Jun 2015 125,704 miles

Chassis slightly corroded throughout.

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

Offside Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 125,704 miles

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

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

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

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

Chassis slightly corroded throughout.

Offside Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 122,247 miles

Several metal brake pipes corroded.

Pass 21 Jun 2013 119,191 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 119,178 miles

Lower Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 116,108 miles

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

Offside front and offside rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

Fail 21 Jun 2012 116,108 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside front and offside rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 17 Jun 2011 113,567 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 113,549 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 110,348 miles

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 107,482 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 103,629 miles

rear foglamp lens cracked, but not showing white light.

Pass 18 Jun 2007 99,620 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 99,620 miles

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2006 96,282 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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L61 YDE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 L61 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.

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L61 YDE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 April 1994.

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