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A1 EUT

1995 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

129,813 mi
Last recorded129,813 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 EUT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 129,813 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 127,309 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 126,671 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 124,381 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 121,375 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 118,871 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 117,005 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 113,707 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 109,651 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 109,651 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 105,572 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leaks

Pass 6 Oct 2015 101,905 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 97,920 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2013 94,252 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 94,252 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 89,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2012 89,590 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2011 88,485 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 86,945 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 83,735 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 79,583 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 75,817 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 71,609 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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A1 EUT is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 A1 EUT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A1 EUT registered?

A1 EUT is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is A1 EUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 EUT shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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