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L818 YNL

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,306 mi
Last recorded151,306 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL818 YNL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 151,306 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front swivel hub slightly leaking

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 150,945 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Reverse light not working

Sound deadening material not fully secure Bonnet liner worn (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 150,940 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Forward most (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Reverse light not working

Sound deadening material not fully secure Bonnet liner worn (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 150,142 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radial arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underside dirty

Fail 26 Aug 2023 150,142 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radial arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underside dirty

Pass 2 Sep 2022 149,262 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

underside dirty

Fail 24 Aug 2022 149,258 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

underside dirty

Pass 1 Sep 2021 148,099 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox,transfer box and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake efficiency only just met requirements

Pass 24 Jun 2020 146,034 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

underside damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2019 145,786 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Metal brake pipe contacting spring on full lock

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 145,786 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Metal brake pipe contacting spring on full lock

Nearside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside rear diff seal, nearside front diff seal, rear diff input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 145,365 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 145,362 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle insecure such that stability is impaired ball joint (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2017 144,272 miles

Rear diff arm ball joint dust cover damaged

underside dirty

Fail 29 Aug 2017 144,272 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front hub damp

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

Rear diff arm ball joint dust cover damaged

underside dirty

Pass 30 Dec 2016 143,580 miles

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

Nearside Front indicator cover missing

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

underside dirty

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 30 Dec 2016 143,580 miles

Central brake drum insecure handbrake (3.5.1i)

Headlamp switch faulty main beam (1.7.1)

Headlamp switch faulty main beam (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front indicator cover missing

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

underside dirty

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 8 Dec 2015 141,521 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 135,852 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 131,570 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 120,103 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 124,299 miles

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

nearside rear bump stop missing

nearside rear tyre wearing on the iner edge

offside front bump stop missing

Pass 17 Dec 2010 117,806 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Inner Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

offside front and nearside rear bump stops missing

Fail 10 Dec 2010 117,728 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Inner Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

offside front and nearside rear bump stops missing

Pass 16 Dec 2009 110,741 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2009 110,628 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 104,089 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 104,089 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 97,725 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 92,267 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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L818 YNL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L818 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 L818 YNL registered?

L818 YNL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 April 1994.

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