MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,117 miAbove average mileage for this year
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chassis has had extensive welding with multiple plates added
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
chassis has had extensive welding with multiple plates added
Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Upper brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L681 YVK is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 L681 YVK, 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 L681 YVK registered?
L681 YVK is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 February 1994.
Is L681 YVK safe to buy?
The MOT history for L681 YVK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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