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3 RSM

1995 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

95,578 mi
Last recorded95,578 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 RSM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 95,578 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 95,493 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 95,493 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 95,452 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper centre ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 95,269 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated REAR AXLE (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 95,208 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 95,208 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 95,033 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 94,922 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 94,890 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 94,753 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 94,598 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 94,432 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 94,233 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 94,034 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 93,858 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 93,440 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 93,062 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 93,062 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 91,536 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

drop arm balljoint rubber boot split

recent application of underseal to rear crossmember - no excesive corrosion found

surface corrosion to chassis

Fail 17 Sep 2007 90,979 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 90,979 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 88,095 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 88,093 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

power steering pipes on front chassis crossmember corroded

surface corrosion to chassis

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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3 RSM is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 3 RSM, 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 3 RSM registered?

3 RSM is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 August 1995.

Is 3 RSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 RSM shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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