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L656 YAC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,127 mi
Last recorded126,127 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL656 YAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 126,127 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 123,008 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 119,628 miles

Offside wiper blade split

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 115,984 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component s/box (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 112,448 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 109,011 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 109,011 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 105,716 miles

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 105,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 102,480 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 93,038 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 93,031 miles

Additional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 86,086 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 75,707 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear cross member of chassis is badley crodded repair strongley advised

Fail 22 Jul 2009 75,634 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside mirror is damaged replacement advised

rear cross member of chassis is badley crodded repair strongley advised

Pass 16 Jul 2008 64,840 miles

rear cross member corroded and hold

Fail 11 Jul 2008 64,840 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear cross member corroded and hold

Pass 26 Jun 2007 60,958 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n\s headlight glass cracked not affecting beam image

Pass 26 Jun 2006 59,504 miles

off side front drag link end has slight play in it

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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L656 YAC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 L656 YAC, 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 L656 YAC registered?

L656 YAC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 May 1994.

Is L656 YAC safe to buy?

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