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M719 YJC

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

198,618 mi
Last recorded198,618 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM719 YJC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2021 198,618 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust system insecure mount (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body and tank support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 195,202 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 191,637 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 191,637 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 186,961 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 186,961 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 150,648 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 150,648 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 138,161 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 138,161 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 127,081 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 127,081 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 115,406 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 115,406 miles

Nearside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2005 103,549 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 103,549 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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M719 YJC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 M719 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 M719 YJC registered?

M719 YJC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 September 1994.

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