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442 DCV

1995 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

32,532 mi
Last recorded32,532 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration442 DCV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 32,532 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 31,695 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 30,482 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 28,430 miles

Exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 26,696 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 26,696 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting plate corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 23,523 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 20,136 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 20,136 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated hub seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 17,928 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 13,574 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 9,958 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 5,433 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 2,395 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 12 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 167,129 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2009 165,568 miles

slight leak from steering box

Fail 21 Jan 2009 165,551 miles

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

slight leak from steering box

Fail 11 Dec 2008 165,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

slight leak from steering box

Pass 27 Sep 2007 127,334 miles

front number plate faded

front steering damper bush worn as marked

Pass 6 Oct 2006 121,636 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 114,333 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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442 DCV is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 442 DCV, 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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What year was 442 DCV registered?

442 DCV is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 October 1995.

Is 442 DCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 442 DCV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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