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102 DXR

1995 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

108,758 mi
Last recorded108,758 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration102 DXR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 108,758 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 108,154 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 106,369 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 104,278 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 102,634 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 99,233 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 99,231 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 97,466 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 95,207 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 92,974 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 90,825 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 86,088 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 83,932 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 81,546 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 79,559 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 77,808 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 74,844 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 72,497 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 69,846 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 69,812 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 68,706 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 67,269 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 64,912 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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102 DXR is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1995 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 117,469 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 102 DXR, 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 31 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 102 DXR registered?

102 DXR is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is 102 DXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 102 DXR shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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