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M710 YCC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

171,391 mi
Last recorded171,391 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM710 YCC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2017 171,391 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis holed 2 places (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering around shock mount (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis to x member (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak engine ()

chassis corroded throughout

Pass 8 Jul 2016 160,943 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2016 160,943 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2016 160,818 miles

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

Front Steering system fouling steering arm fouling on front diff guard (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle suspension arm (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle suspension arm (2.2.D.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer split/holed (7.1.2)

Nearside Front oil leak hub seal

Nearside Front tell-tail signs of shock ashorber had a oil leal

Offside Front door hinge has some movement

Rear one of the electrical plug for tow bar insecure @ its fixing

Rear spare tyre has some movement @ back door

engine oil leak

rear step flat surface corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2015 155,984 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 155,984 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 152,259 miles

steering box slight leak

Pass 10 Apr 2013 141,509 miles

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 141,508 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 130,916 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 117,340 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 107,285 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 97,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front wiper blades slightly splitting

slight corrosion on both front outriggers

slight corrosion on rear member

Pass 5 Sep 2007 95,685 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 95,685 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 83,371 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2005
Fail 26 Jul 2005 77,102 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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M710 YCC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 M710 YCC, 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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M710 YCC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 August 1994.

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