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12 DBJ

1995 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,194 mi
Last recorded163,194 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 DBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 163,194 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 162,821 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 162,497 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 162,453 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 162,240 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 162,232 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 162,044 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 162,005 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 161,816 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 161,713 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 160,121 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 160,121 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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12 DBJ is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 12 DBJ, 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

How do I check the history of 12 DBJ?

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What year was 12 DBJ registered?

12 DBJ is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is 12 DBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 12 DBJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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