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M311 YSW

1994 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10 mi
Last recorded10 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM311 YSW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 10 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 193,274 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

battery tray corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2019 193,274 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

battery tray corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2018 189,843 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 189,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2018 189,301 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 189,290 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis crossmember ( front of fuel tank ) (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 186,353 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 180,120 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 170,591 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 170,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 159,271 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 144,004 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 143,969 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 118,714 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 117,093 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 113,613 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 109,391 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 107,055 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 102,365 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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M311 YSW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M311 YSW, 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 M311 YSW registered?

M311 YSW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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