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L947 YAC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,227 mi
Last recorded85,227 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL947 YAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 85,227 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 85,201 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2016 85,179 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear x member (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 85,177 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Body has slight corrosion rear x member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 84,751 miles

rear differential leaking oil from the casing

Fail 3 Jul 2010 84,747 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear differential leaking oil from the casing

Pass 27 Jun 2009 84,652 miles

both front tyres low/perished

slight noise nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 16 Jun 2008 84,507 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 84,355 miles

chassis corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2006 84,151 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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L947 YAC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L947 YAC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L947 YAC registered?

L947 YAC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 June 1994.

Is L947 YAC safe to buy?

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