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L813 YNL

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

13,630 mi
Last recorded13,630 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL813 YNL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 13,630 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 12,210 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front pads appear to be incorrect but not adversly affecting braking

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head/floor pan (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre perished/cracked

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pedal travel

Fail 10 Dec 2020 12,209 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO VEHICLE RUNNING OUT OF FUEL (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front pads appear to be incorrect but not adversly affecting braking

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head/floor pan (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre perished/cracked

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pedal travel

Fail 24 Nov 2020 12,197 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.30 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear to be (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front chassis has a small hole beside outrigger

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

foot brake has long travel

Pass 16 Feb 2016 11,974 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 11,974 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door step (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 10,402 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 10,402 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 7,176 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 7,176 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 6,214 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

brake warning light inop

Fail 9 Jan 2013 6,214 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

brake warning light inop

Pass 9 Jan 2012 5,726 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 5,726 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 5,315 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 5,315 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Jan 2010 4,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 4,444 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 3,203 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 1,903 miles

brake pipes on rear axle starting to corrode

Fail 14 Jan 2008 1,903 miles

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

brake pipes on rear axle starting to corrode

Pass 30 Nov 2006 100,005 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 90,166 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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L813 YNL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 L813 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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L813 YNL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 February 1994.

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