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42 FOJ

1995 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,513 mi
Last recorded87,513 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration42 FOJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2024 87,513 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 87,496 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 87,478 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 87,457 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 87,431 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 87,399 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 87,361 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 87,204 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 87,060 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 86,935 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 86,910 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 86,760 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 86,597 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 86,028 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 85,650 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 84,379 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 83,267 miles

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

signs of front wheels hitting chassis not hitting on test

Pass 2 Nov 2006 82,529 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NEARSIDE WINDSCREEN WASHER JET OPERATION INTERMITANT SPRAY

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

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

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

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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42 FOJ is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 42 FOJ, 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 42 FOJ registered?

42 FOJ is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 February 1995.

Is 42 FOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 42 FOJ shows 18 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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