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M164 LYU

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

133,808 mi
Last recorded133,808 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM164 LYU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 133,808 miles

Nearside Other passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed "B" pillar (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Other passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed "B" pillar (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 131,707 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 129,172 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 125,935 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 122,944 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jan 2021 119,667 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 114,785 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop-arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 110,864 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Jul 2018 110,864 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 106,061 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 103,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 99,268 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 96,233 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 93,071 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 88,610 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 88,610 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 82,595 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Mar 2007 74,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 74,345 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 67,032 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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M164 LYU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 M164 LYU, 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 M164 LYU registered?

M164 LYU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 October 1994.

Is M164 LYU safe to buy?

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