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M706 YJC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

124,443 mi
Last recorded124,443 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM706 YJC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 124,443 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 124,442 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 124,009 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 123,191 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 123,189 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 122,125 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 118,861 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 118,861 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested exhaust fractured (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 115,065 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pipe touching spring when on full lock

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

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported not secure over axle rubbing (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2016 111,059 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 111,059 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 110,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement g arm bushes x2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 107,641 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 107,640 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 106,160 miles

nearside and offside front tyres inner side wall starting to crack but not excessive

Pass 26 Nov 2012 104,733 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 102,461 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 100,039 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 100,038 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 96,734 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 96,720 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 93,072 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 93,072 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 85,473 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 85,473 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 78,401 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 78,401 miles

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

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

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

Offside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 70,236 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 70,236 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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M706 YJC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 M706 YJC, 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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M706 YJC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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The MOT history for M706 YJC shows 29 tests with a 62.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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