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L689 YVK

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

100,009 mi
Last recorded100,009 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL689 YVK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 100,009 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 100,009 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BULKHEAD ASSEMBLY (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 100,019 miles

front chassis front axcel bulk head and floor starting to corrode

Pass 7 Mar 2024 100,007 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 100,004 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 100,092 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Floor pan corroded

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting plate corroded

Nearside Front Universal steering joint leaking oil

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering joint leaking oil

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting plate corroded

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 100,029 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at both spring mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 100,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at both spring mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid unblocked washer jets (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 100,062 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both - cracking on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 100,056 miles

Long travel on parking brake

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis by coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 100,088 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis ahead of spring mounting & by damper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis - in front & to rear of spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside poor image from headlight

Rear cross member corroded & holed but out side any prescribed area

Pass 30 Aug 2019 100,031 miles

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2019 100,046 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting tube forward of wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out with position lights on (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member & chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting central lip / flange of cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met

Pass 15 Aug 2018 100,020 miles

Front tractor joints leaking fluid

rear cross member corroded but not holded

Fail 7 Aug 2018 100,091 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired top of chassis split (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear chassis rail corrided (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front tractor joints leaking fluid

rear cross member corroded but not holded

Fail 21 Jun 2018 100,028 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure floor pan corroded (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded around brake pipe mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside and offside rear suspenion bump stops missing

Pass 14 Jun 2017 100,086 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Body mounting. (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear axel top ball joint mount. (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both front chassis legs under the front bumper. (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 May 2015 100,048 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 100,030 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 100,048 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 100,031 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 100,042 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 100,038 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 100,034 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 100,053 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

no middle front seat or belt fitted

no off side near side brake back plates

no off side near side rear bump stops

no off side rear brake back plate missing

off side near side rear dics pitted

Fail 9 May 2011 100,053 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

no middle front seat or belt fitted

no off side near side brake back plates

no off side near side rear bump stops

no off side rear brake back plate missing

off side near side rear dics pitted

Fail 15 Jul 2010 95,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 95,825 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 94,643 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 87,452 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 73,450 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 66,764 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 66,761 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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L689 YVK is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 L689 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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L689 YVK is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 February 1994.

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