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50 DXS

1995 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

115,635 mi
Last recorded115,635 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration50 DXS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 115,635 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 115,635 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 115,398 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rails at top shock mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 114,610 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 114,608 miles

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 112,817 miles

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 111,178 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 109,972 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2020 109,972 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 109,248 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 109,248 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 108,007 miles

advise corrosion to rear exhaust tail pipe

Pass 9 Aug 2017 106,703 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 104,963 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 102,024 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 99,906 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 97,583 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 94,590 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 94,583 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 92,016 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 91,930 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 86,458 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 84,259 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 84,259 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 82,872 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 82,850 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 78,280 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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50 DXS is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 50 DXS, 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 50 DXS registered?

50 DXS is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1995.

Is 50 DXS safe to buy?

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