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M305 LYO

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

22,560 mi
Last recorded22,560 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM305 LYO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 22,560 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 22,550 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 22,495 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

slight split to near side rear tyre

Fail 18 Dec 2012 22,489 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

battery light flashing

slight cracks to near side rear tyre side wall

Pass 9 Nov 2011 22,257 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 21,080 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 17,541 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 17,495 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 17,133 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 16,905 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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M305 LYO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 M305 LYO, 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 M305 LYO registered?

M305 LYO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M305 LYO safe to buy?

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