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L797 YNL

1994 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

159,662 mi
Last recorded159,662 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL797 YNL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 159,662 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 159,662 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2025 159,836 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 157,044 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 154,413 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2023 154,413 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing IDILER (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 150,307 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 150,306 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 May 2021 146,393 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 140,912 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 132,080 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 132,080 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 121,578 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 121,549 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

THIS CHASSIS HAS BEEN REPAIRED AT VARIOUS POINTS. CHASSIS HAS BEEN UNDERSEALED

Pass 17 Oct 2013 118,046 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 118,009 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 114,984 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 110,365 miles

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

lh reartyre has nail in tread

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2011 110,365 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

lh reartyre has nail in tread

rear brake discs corroded

two front brake hoses insicure

Pass 27 Feb 2008 100,990 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 100,990 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 95,767 miles

Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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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L797 YNL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L797 YNL, 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 L797 YNL registered?

L797 YNL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L797 YNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L797 YNL shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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