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M331 YCE

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,319 mi
Last recorded88,319 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM331 YCE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 88,319 miles

Front front swivel seals leaking

Nearside Front Bulkhead corroded

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 88,254 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 88,168 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 88,037 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 87,224 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 85,841 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 80,244 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 77,470 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 74,088 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 74,088 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 71,780 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 71,780 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 70,001 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 67,774 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 65,507 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 63,856 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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M331 YCE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M331 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 M331 YCE registered?

M331 YCE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 December 1994.

Is M331 YCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M331 YCE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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