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L639 YBJ

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

158,555 mi
Last recorded158,555 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL639 YBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 158,555 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 151,098 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 151,096 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe not secured properly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering locking device missing drag link end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

securing nuts missing from gearbox mountings

Pass 8 Dec 2023 147,470 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 141,702 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 136,703 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 135,885 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 131,896 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 126,465 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 122,517 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 117,976 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 112,444 miles

chassis has an excessive amount of patch repairs and is heavily sealed etc so unable to assess its condition fully

Fail 8 Jul 2015 112,444 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 111,062 miles

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 110,960 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 109,357 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 109,337 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 107,651 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 107,631 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2011 105,805 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 105,805 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

track rod bent and fouling bracket

Pass 31 Jul 2010 103,493 miles

N/S FRONT HUB OIL LEAK

REAR DIFF OIL LEAK

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 103,488 miles

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

N/S FRONT HUB OIL LEAK

REAR DIFF OIL LEAK

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 100,843 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 100,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 98,090 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 98,090 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

hand brake lever requires adjustment

Fail 8 Aug 2007 87,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 87,250 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 77,387 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 77,383 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside headlamp slightly tilted .

Nearside mirror cracked .

Pass 27 May 2005 71,235 miles

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

crack in nearside mirror .

some play at front propshaft .

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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L639 YBJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 L639 YBJ, 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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L639 YBJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 January 1994.

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