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YAS 406

1989 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,718 mi
Last recorded144,718 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAS 406
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2023 144,718 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

brake peddle has long travel

Pass 29 Jan 2022 144,115 miles

offside rear chassis heavily corroded

rear suspension A frame ball joint gator deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2021 142,974 miles

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

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear axle A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive central cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 142,036 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 141,747 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight corossion on various parts undervehicle not effecting structure.

Pass 5 Dec 2017 141,181 miles

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

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

steering wheel has loose spoke

Fail 23 Nov 2017 141,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

steering wheel has loose spoke

Pass 23 Nov 2016 139,276 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 137,554 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 134,525 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 134,516 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 129,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

fuel tank underside damp but not leaking at time of test...

osf seat base slightly loose...

rear diff pion seal starting to leak oil,also transfer box starting to leak..

rust present both front footwells...

Fail 29 Nov 2013 129,394 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

fuel tank underside damp but not leaking at time of test...

osf seat base slightly loose...

rear diff pion seal starting to leak oil,also transfer box starting to leak..

rust present both front footwells...

sparew tyre flat

Pass 8 Dec 2012 125,086 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 125,052 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 119,309 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 113,217 miles

both front hub seals damp

Fail 24 Jun 2009 103,100 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

slight leak from both front inner hub seals

slight leak from steering box area

Pass 24 Jun 2009 103,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

slight leak from both front inner hub seals

slight leak from steering box area

Pass 5 Mar 2008 102,988 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 102,164 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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YAS 406 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,794cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1989 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 127,912 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 YAS 406, 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 37 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YAS 406 registered?

YAS 406 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 February 1989.

Is YAS 406 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YAS 406 shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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