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L649 YCV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

93,182 mi
Last recorded93,182 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL649 YCV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 93,182 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 87,652 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 87,378 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 86,997 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 85,956 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 136,487 miles

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 132,334 miles

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated mid top axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 129,756 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 127,996 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 127,958 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 124,980 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 122,511 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 122,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 119,593 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 119,552 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 115,499 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2012 111,405 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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L649 YCV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 L649 YCV, 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 L649 YCV registered?

L649 YCV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L649 YCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L649 YCV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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