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M520 YSG

1994 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

121,664 mi
Last recorded121,664 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM520 YSG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2025 121,664 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested DUE TOO DANGEROUS STEERING (1.2.1 (g))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BULKHEAD (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment STEERING BOX (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

DRIVERS SEAT SLIGHTLY LOOSE

Front Oil leak, but not excessive AXLE HAS DAMAGE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BULKHEAD (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside SIDE STEP SEVERE CORROSION COULD BREAK OFF

Offside Front Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BULKHEAD (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 121,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm mounting has an unsafe modification panard rod bolt to long ,hitting front axle (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment arm on steering box (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle has impact damage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front body corrosion under bonnet

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

body corrosion nearside and offside in archs

wrong type wheel nuts fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2024 120,850 miles

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

Front both front wheel arches corroded

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

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

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

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

under body corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2019 118,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Spare wheels fitted to roof loose but not insecure

Fail 28 May 2019 118,890 miles

Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Spare wheels fitted to roof loose but not insecure

Pass 18 Jan 2018 116,063 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle underbody and suspension has light corrosion all over

engine has an oil leak

nearside rear lower shock absorber mounting hole slightly worn allowing slight movement

offside wiper blade torn but clears windscreen

Fail 4 Jan 2018 116,055 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle underbody and suspension has light corrosion all over

engine has an oil leak

nearside rear lower shock absorber mounting hole slightly worn allowing slight movement

offside wiper blade torn but clears windscreen

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 3 Sep 2016 113,979 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle underbody and suspension has light corrosion all over

engine has an oil leak

nearside rear lower shock absorber mounting hole slightly worn allowing slight movement

non standard seats fitted to vehicle

Fail 15 Aug 2016 113,979 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jan 2015 108,161 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 106,008 miles

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

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

Rear Crossmember Corroded

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Underbody Has Slight Corrsion

Fail 15 Oct 2013 106,004 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Crossmember Corroded

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 101,173 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

undercarrage newly undersealed

Pass 10 Oct 2011 97,016 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

undercarrage newly undersealed

Pass 20 Sep 2010 94,577 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

floor panel rusted and holed under drivers seat but not in any prescribed area

Pass 8 Oct 2009 91,988 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 91,935 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 88,829 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 86,868 miles

slight dampness around power steering pipes

Pass 4 Oct 2006 84,232 miles

slight oil leak from n/s front swivel hub seal

various metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

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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M520 YSG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 M520 YSG, 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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M520 YSG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 1994.

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