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L664 BNX

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests38 (20 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

130,969 mi
Last recorded130,969 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL664 BNX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 18 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 130,969 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 130,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 130,955 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bolt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 130,914 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 128,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 128,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 126,329 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 126,329 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases intermediate pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 123,605 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 123,605 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 122,259 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 122,259 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust system insecure tail pipe rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn propshaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 119,620 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 119,620 miles

Exhaust system insecure intermediate pipe exhaust rubbers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 118,500 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 118,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lens broken (1.3.2e)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 118,187 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 118,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe rubbers broken (7.1.1)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 116,012 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 116,012 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 113,571 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 113,571 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 110,057 miles

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

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 110,057 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 106,527 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 106,527 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Jan 2011 103,531 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 103,531 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 101,057 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 101,057 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2009 97,953 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 97,953 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 94,219 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 94,219 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Fail 22 Nov 2006 91,231 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 91,231 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 88,966 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 88,966 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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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L664 BNX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 L664 BNX, 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 L664 BNX registered?

L664 BNX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 January 1994.

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The MOT history for L664 BNX shows 38 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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