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M528 YAH

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,686 mi
Last recorded136,686 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2006
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM528 YAH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2006 136,686 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 136,686 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Drag link end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

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

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

some corrision to front metal brake pipes.

some other corrision to chassis as yet not holed.

Pass 30 Nov 2005 133,591 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 133,591 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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M528 YAH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M528 YAH, 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 M528 YAH registered?

M528 YAH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 August 1994.

Is M528 YAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M528 YAH shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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