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BFZ 664

1991 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

50,412 mi
Last recorded50,412 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Land Rover Defender126,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFZ 664
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 50,412 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 49,993 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 49,398 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 48,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 48,469 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 48,072 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 47,240 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 46,501 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 46,184 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 45,813 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 45,413 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 44,932 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 44,465 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 44,416 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 42,899 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 42,879 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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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BFZ 664 is a 1991 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1991 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 126,858 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 BFZ 664, 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 35 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BFZ 664 registered?

BFZ 664 is a 1991 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is BFZ 664 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFZ 664 shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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