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M319 YSW

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

91,489 mi
Last recorded91,489 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM319 YSW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 91,489 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 89,961 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 88,062 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 88,059 miles

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission axle on to front brake discs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission axle oil leaking on to brake disc (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering at rear tie rod (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 87,381 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 87,375 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at tie bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 86,247 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both slightly corroded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

parking brake has long travel

Fail 5 Nov 2021 86,247 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked and perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both slightly corroded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

parking brake has long travel

Pass 18 Sep 2020 86,037 miles

Nearside Front oil leak from spherical joint

Offside Front oil leak from spherical joint

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

parking brake has long travel

Fail 18 Sep 2020 86,037 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front oil leak from spherical joint

Offside Front oil leak from spherical joint

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

parking brake has long travel

Pass 17 Sep 2019 85,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 85,839 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 85,567 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 85,567 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 84,272 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 83,312 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 82,744 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 80,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 80,090 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 79,907 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 79,902 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 78,107 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 15,087 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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M319 YSW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 M319 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 M319 YSW registered?

M319 YSW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 1994.

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