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M327 YCE

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

214,760 mi
Last recorded214,760 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM327 YCE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 214,760 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 205,850 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 192,429 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 176,631 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 171,042 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 164,984 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 154,254 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 148,600 miles

All tyres have cuts to tread

Fail 25 Apr 2018 148,589 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

All tyres have cuts to tread

Pass 29 Jul 2016 142,949 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 132,023 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 109,796 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 82,931 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 59,187 miles

n/s front tyre just under 3mm

o/s front half shaft seal small leak

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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M327 YCE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 M327 YCE, 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 M327 YCE registered?

M327 YCE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M327 YCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M327 YCE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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