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A22 DRF

1995 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

233,309 mi
Last recorded233,309 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 DRF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 233,309 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 230,297 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 230,288 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 224,870 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 217,353 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 210,272 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front step loose

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2020 202,351 miles

brake pipe to rear been greased,unable to fully assess

front brake discs corroded/worn

o/s step loose

oil leak

slight corrosion to body and chassis

slight leak n/s/r hub

Fail 9 Apr 2020 202,347 miles

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

brake pipe to rear been greased,unable to fully assess

front brake discs corroded/worn

o/s step loose

oil leak

slight corrosion to body and chassis

slight leak n/s/r hub

Pass 25 Apr 2019 195,186 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip top centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 188,001 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 179,227 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside 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)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 169,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 169,966 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 166,701 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 166,698 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

rear brakes faulty

rusty floor shocks worn

Pass 17 Jun 2013 163,030 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 156,922 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 156,921 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 150,571 miles

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 145,255 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 145,255 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 136,701 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

both front and rear diffs wet

front hubs wet

handbrake could do with some adjustment

Pass 5 Jun 2008 126,612 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 126,612 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 116,728 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 116,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 107,908 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 107,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

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

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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A22 DRF is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A22 DRF, 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 A22 DRF registered?

A22 DRF is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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