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100,009 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
front chassis front axcel bulk head and floor starting to corrode
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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))
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 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))
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))
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))
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
rear crossmember corroded
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
Front tractor joints leaking fluid
rear cross member corroded but not holded
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
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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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