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L681 YVK

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,117 mi
Last recorded154,117 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2010
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL681 YVK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2010 154,117 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 146,128 miles

chassis has had extensive welding with multiple plates added

Fail 14 Feb 2009 146,128 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 141,910 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 141,907 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 133,228 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 133,226 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 122,878 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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