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M317 YSW

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

22,817 mi
Last recorded22,817 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM317 YSW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 22,817 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt at steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 17,402 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 14,845 miles

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

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak at transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear propshaft, front most joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Slight misting of oil at both front swivel pot/axle seals

Fail 20 May 2022 14,844 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak at transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear propshaft, front most joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Slight misting of oil at both front swivel pot/axle seals

Pass 1 Jun 2021 12,871 miles

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

Front slight misting of oil on both front swivel housings

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

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

Rear rear exhaust section flange corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2021 12,871 miles

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

Front slight misting of oil on both front swivel housings

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

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

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

Rear rear exhaust section flange corroded

Pass 27 May 2020 7,749 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 5,398 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 3,886 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 770 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 185,151 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 180,520 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 180,520 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 May 2014 166,332 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 151,180 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 137,401 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 May 2011 124,327 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

off side drag link end slight play

Pass 25 May 2011 124,327 miles

off side drag link end slight play

Pass 31 May 2010 119,682 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 116,898 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 116,895 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 114,096 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 114,096 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 108,320 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 101,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Apr 2006 101,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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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M317 YSW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 M317 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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M317 YSW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 September 1994.

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