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M665 TYA

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

340 mi
Last recorded340 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM665 TYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 24 Aug 2026 340 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2025 336 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 324 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 316 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 309 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 301 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 292 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 285 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 276 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 268 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 248 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 227 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 162,234 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 116,889 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 108,388 miles

play starting in s/box drop arm joint

rear no plate showing signs ofcontamination

Pass 14 Aug 2007 100,518 miles

rear no plate showing signs of contamination starting

Pass 28 Jul 2006 92,220 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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M665 TYA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M665 TYA, 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 M665 TYA registered?

M665 TYA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 August 1994.

Is M665 TYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M665 TYA shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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