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843 UXE

1995 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,926 mi
Last recorded188,926 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration843 UXE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 188,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

both front swivel hubs damp

Pass 16 Dec 2024 188,695 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both front hubs damp with grease

Pass 8 Dec 2023 188,576 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play hub assembly (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front hub damp

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front hub damp

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 188,377 miles

Nearside Front hub damp

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front hub damp damp

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security support brace (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 187,823 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 187,823 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box drop arm likely to become detached lock tab secured (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 186,897 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 186,724 miles

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

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

Nearside Front slight play in front hub

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 186,724 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front slight play in front hub

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 185,840 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

central bolt on chassis support heavily corroded

chassis corroded

dampness around injector 3

diesel leak off pipe between cylinders 3 and 4 damp

holed corrosion to offside front of chassis under front door

nearside and offside front hub seals leaking

nearside and offside rear bump stops missing

Fail 12 Nov 2018 185,835 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

central bolt on chassis support heavily corroded

chassis corroded

dampness around injector 3

diesel leak off pipe between cylinders 3 and 4 damp

holed corrosion to offside front of chassis under front door

nearside and offside front hub seals leaking

nearside and offside rear bump stops missing

Pass 19 Oct 2017 185,267 miles

Both front hub oil seals leaking

Chassis rusty and previously repaired

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, body end (2.4.G.2)

Rear bumpstops missing

Rear lateral body mounting bar corroded

Slight weep from steering box

Sticker in swept area of windscreen

Fail 11 Oct 2017 185,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working Working intermittently (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Under anti-roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front hub oil seals leaking

Chassis rusty and previously repaired

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both sides, bushes deteriorated (2.7.4)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, body end (2.4.G.2)

Rear bumpstops missing

Rear lateral body mounting bar corroded

Slight weep from steering box

Sticker in swept area of windscreen

Pass 12 Oct 2016 183,470 miles

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

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

rear seats removed

Pass 15 Oct 2015 179,090 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 175,590 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2013 168,125 miles

Oil leak

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

slight soiling under vehicle

Fail 11 Sep 2013 168,124 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

slight soiling under vehicle

Pass 6 Sep 2012 164,475 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 104,459 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 159,811 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

slight soiling under vehicle

Pass 2 Sep 2010 154,927 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 154,926 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 150,433 miles

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

Oil leak

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

sighn of underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2008 145,689 miles

as before

Fail 15 Aug 2008 145,687 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 143,471 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight leak from front swivels

slight soiling under vehicle

Fail 3 Dec 2007 143,456 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 141,574 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 141,574 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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843 UXE is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 843 UXE, 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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843 UXE is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 September 1995.

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