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L464 BTY

1994 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

104,907 mi
Last recorded104,907 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL464 BTY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 104,907 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 101,457 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 98,562 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 94,888 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 92,227 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 89,404 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 86,928 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 83,617 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 83,617 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 79,623 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 79,593 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Suspension rod insecurely attached panhard (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front nearside axle sphere leaking slightly

gearbox diff seal leaking

no radiator cooling fan fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2017 75,748 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside and nearside front suspension joints leaking grease slightly

Fail 25 Sep 2017 75,748 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside and nearside front suspension joints leaking grease slightly

Pass 30 Sep 2016 72,287 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 68,557 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 68,532 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 67,104 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 67,074 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 66,561 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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L464 BTY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 L464 BTY, 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

How do I check the history of L464 BTY?

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What year was L464 BTY registered?

L464 BTY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1994.

Is L464 BTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L464 BTY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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