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431 KM

1995 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

94,452 mi
Last recorded94,452 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration431 KM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 94,452 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 93,495 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 90,416 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 90,416 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 88,327 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 86,130 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 85,466 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 84,946 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 83,509 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 82,823 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 80,910 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 80,856 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 80,728 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 77,290 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 70,905 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 70,746 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 64,627 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 64,609 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 54,603 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 48,795 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 48,795 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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431 KM is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 431 KM, 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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431 KM is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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