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M330 YCE

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

142,265 mi
Last recorded142,265 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM330 YCE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 142,265 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 140,212 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 136,751 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 136,746 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to excess exhaust blows (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 135,971 miles

Rear crossmember corroding

Rear upper suspension dust cover deteriorating

Pass 1 Sep 2022 131,820 miles

Rear crossmember slight corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2021 130,226 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 127,716 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 124,722 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 121,909 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 119,426 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion around servo area on bulkhead

Small oil leaks + stains to bottom of fuel tank

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 119,426 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion around servo area on bulkhead

Small oil leaks + stains to bottom of fuel tank

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 116,134 miles

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (3.6.C.3)

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt a frame (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

oil dampness to engine

Pass 7 Aug 2015 111,871 miles

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

top of rear axle ball joint has slight play and boot deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2014 106,759 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 106,759 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

alternator bolts loose

oil leak from rear of transfer box

Pass 21 Aug 2013 104,575 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in rear propshaft rear u/j joint

Fail 21 Aug 2013 104,575 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak from rocker cover gasket

slight play in rear propshaft rear u/j joint

Pass 4 Sep 2012 100,348 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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M330 YCE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 M330 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.

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What year was M330 YCE registered?

M330 YCE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M330 YCE safe to buy?

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