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B1 KNY

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

74,210 mi
Last recorded74,210 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 KNY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 74,210 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 74,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 74,202 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 74,199 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 74,190 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A-frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 74,163 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 72,913 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 72,855 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 72,660 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 72,535 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 71,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 May 2015 71,879 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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B1 KNY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 B1 KNY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B1 KNY registered?

B1 KNY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is B1 KNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B1 KNY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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