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M710 YJC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,231 mi
Last recorded76,231 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 76,231 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 75,871 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

front suspension heavily corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2024 75,835 miles

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both trailing arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 75,612 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 75,347 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general corroson to underside of cab

Pass 7 Dec 2021 74,691 miles

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

general corrosion to cab floor

rear discs poor condition

Pass 3 Dec 2020 74,111 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded to inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slighty lose on spindle (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion to cab floor

Fail 3 Dec 2020 74,111 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded to inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slighty lose on spindle (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion to cab floor

Pass 12 Dec 2019 73,589 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion to cab floor repairs been made (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 73,125 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion to cab under body

Pass 3 Nov 2017 72,276 miles

Central body mounts corroded

Central body mounts corroded

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

Oil leak from engine and rear diff ()

air box mount broken

bonnet cable stiff

repairs been made to cab floor

Fail 27 Oct 2017 72,255 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Central body mounts corroded

Central body mounts corroded

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

Oil leak from engine and rear diff ()

air box mount broken

bonnet cable stiff

repairs been made to cab floor

Pass 10 Oct 2016 71,770 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 70,550 miles

oil dampness to engine area

Pass 9 Oct 2014 69,835 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2013 67,790 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 66,788 miles

o/s chassis corroded

o/s/f floor pan corroded to excess

o/s/f seatbelt frayed

oil leak

signs of power steering fluid leak

Pass 6 Jul 2011 65,330 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 61,761 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 61,761 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 61,225 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 61,225 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 60,653 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 59,863 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 58,486 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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M710 YJC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M710 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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M710 YJC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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