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A2 LPV

1995 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

48,632 mi
Last recorded48,632 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 LPV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 48,632 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 48,632 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near tow bar & near side top spring mounting (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 48,059 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 47,425 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 46,096 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2010 44,718 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2010 44,703 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 42,977 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 41,640 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2007 41,219 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2006 40,548 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 40,548 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 37,890 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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A2 LPV is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A2 LPV, 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 A2 LPV registered?

A2 LPV is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1995.

Is A2 LPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 LPV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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