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M716 YJC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,439 mi
Last recorded77,439 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM716 YJC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 77,439 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 77,439 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 77,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on side wall 205/r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 205r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 205r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 77,439 miles

All tyres perished

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

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 77,439 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 77,439 miles

Front tyres perished

Pass 1 Dec 2016 77,399 miles

Steering box slightly damp

Pass 18 Nov 2015 77,379 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 77,379 miles

engine oil leak

offside front bumper corroded

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 8 Oct 2013 77,369 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 5 Oct 2012 77,349 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 4 Oct 2011 77,309 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 77,309 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 77,299 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 76,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 75,159 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 73,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Sep 2007 73,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 71,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 67,676 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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M716 YJC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 M716 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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What year was M716 YJC registered?

M716 YJC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 October 1994.

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