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1995 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

100,442 mi
Last recorded100,442 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration10 XCW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 100,442 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 99,637 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive VARIOUS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

VARIOUS CORROSION UNDERNEATH

Pass 18 Aug 2022 97,490 miles

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

Offside Rear BUMP STOP MISSING

Fail 9 Aug 2022 97,490 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear BUMP STOP MISSING

Pass 6 Jan 2021 96,836 miles

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

corrosion present on underside of vech

nearside front and nearside rear tyres perrished

offside rear bump stop corroded and deteriated

Pass 13 Jan 2020 96,289 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 96,288 miles

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 95,492 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 95,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 94,928 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front slight fluid leak from hub seal

Offside Front slight play in steering damper mounting bush

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 94,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front slight fluid leak from hub seal

Offside Front slight play in steering damper mounting bush

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 94,443 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 94,443 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 93,625 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 93,059 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 92,103 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

beam image poor

Fail 9 Jan 2014 92,102 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

beam image poor

Pass 18 Dec 2012 90,243 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 90,223 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 87,580 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

STRONGLY ADVISE tow bar socket is inoperative

STRONGLY ADVISE tow-bar socket is insecure

area around steering box output shaft seal looks wet with oil??

brake pedal rubber is worn

front headlamp "flash up" is inoperative

front service brake imbalance is high mid-way thru range of effort

nearside front seat nearside runner is cracked. seat security is not significantly reduced

oil dripping off bottom rear of engine

steering wheel foam loose on steering wheel frame

stone-chips in front windscreen

Fail 3 Jan 2012 87,580 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

STRONGLY ADVISE tow bar socket is inoperative

STRONGLY ADVISE tow-bar socket is insecure

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

area around steering box output shaft seal looks wet with oil??

both front headlamp bezels are corroded

brake pedal rubber is worn

front headlamp "flash up" is inoperative

front service brake imbalance is high mid-way thru range of effort

nearside front seat nearside runner is cracked. seat security is not significantly reduced

oil dripping off bottom rear of engine

steering wheel foam loose on steering wheel frame

stone-chips in front windscreen

Pass 15 Feb 2011 87,269 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 87,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 86,100 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

washers weak

Fail 16 Feb 2009 82,013 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 82,013 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 79,121 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 79,121 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Feb 2007 75,282 miles

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 75,282 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 69,854 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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10 XCW is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 10 XCW, 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.

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10 XCW is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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