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747 DYH

1995 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

162,040 mi
Last recorded162,040 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration747 DYH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 162,040 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 161,381 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 161,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 160,741 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 160,726 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle upper swivel joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 160,675 miles

corrosion and holes in both front floor pans not within prescribed areas

front to rear metal brake pipe at front rusty and nearside front brake pipe at calliper rusty

offside rear inner brake pad worn

rear axle stabiliser arm ball joint dust cover deteriorating

Fail 19 Dec 2020 160,664 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged heavily cracked (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

corrosion and holes in both front floor pans not within prescribed areas

front to rear metal brake pipe at front rusty and nearside front brake pipe at calliper rusty

offside rear inner brake pad worn

rear axle stabiliser arm ball joint dust cover deteriorating

Pass 8 Nov 2019 160,257 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 159,881 miles

Both front track-rod end ball joints dust covers perished & cracking

slight play from steering joints

Pass 21 Mar 2017 159,414 miles

Body mounting points / out riggers holed & corroded just outside of prescribed areas

Rear exhaust system holed ? corroded at end {tail pipe}

Slight play from steering joints

Pass 6 Apr 2016 158,889 miles

Both sides of chassis rails corroded very heavy around / next to shock mounting

Chassis rails have corrosion to them heavy in places

Pads look low {rears}

Rear exhaust pipe in poor condition {corroded}

Steering box drop arm / ball joint has slight play

Steering damper bushes worn

Pass 11 Mar 2015 158,863 miles

OIl leaks!

Rear chaasis rails around spring mounting corroded & rusted

Rear exhaust out-put pipe @ end corroded & rusted

Pass 21 Mar 2014 158,397 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 157,527 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 156,757 miles

nsr tyre starting to perish

rear crossmember starting to corrode

Pass 6 Jan 2011 154,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 152,871 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 150,778 miles

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

corrosion to rear cross member

Pass 10 Dec 2007 130,741 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 130,603 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Possible slight crack starting to develop in brakes servo. Advise further inspection.

Slight play in rear suspension A frame ball joint.

Steering drop arm ball joint gaiter insecure.

Pass 21 Jun 2006 101,657 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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747 DYH is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 747 DYH, 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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747 DYH is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 October 1995.

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