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A2 WBB

1995 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,285 mi
Last recorded123,285 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 WBB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 123,285 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2021 121,637 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 105,638 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 101,140 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 97,073 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 92,448 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 53,565 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 118,634 miles

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

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 113,818 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 113,818 miles

Centre Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Centre Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Outer Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 109,319 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 109,319 miles

Centre Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 105,200 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 105,200 miles

Inner Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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 WBB is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 A2 WBB, 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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A2 WBB is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 September 1995.

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