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A3 OMF

1995 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

102,964 mi
Last recorded102,964 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 OMF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 102,964 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 102,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear boot contains cargo, unable to fully inspect folded up rear seats and belts

Pass 1 Oct 2024 102,817 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 102,808 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 102,789 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

All 4 tyre valves perished.

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle sphere joint has slight play in bearings.

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle sphere joint is leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Chassis arm corroded through.

Offside Rear Fuel tank securing rail corroded through.

Pass 22 Dec 2022 100,870 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 100,548 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak from centre joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Valve stem slightly damaged All 4 tyre valves are splitting. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 99,089 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Floor pan is corroded.

Rear chassis is corroded.

Pass 20 Dec 2019 98,340 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 98,340 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2018 97,290 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 97,279 miles

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush nearside rear shock absorber upper mounting bush (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush offside rear shock absorber upper mounting bush (5.3.2 (c))

Side repeater not working offside (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside of centre crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside of centre crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear chassis inner face (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has excessive play nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 97,013 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 95,758 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 92,849 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 132,703 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both chassis corroding on and near prescribed areas

Pass 24 Dec 2013 132,708 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight general damage tyres

some corrosion and repair on structure and chassis and suspension components

Pass 21 May 2013 132,708 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight general damage tyres

some corrosion and repair on structure and chassis and suspension components

Pass 8 Feb 2012 132,706 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

all wheel rims slightly corroded

front brake discs in slightly poor condition

offside front seat belt locking mechanism cover missing

slight play in both front trailing arm forward bushes

Fail 31 Jan 2012 132,706 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

STRONG ADVISE- slight play in front prop shaft rear uj

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

all wheel rims slightly corroded

front brake discs in slightly poor condition

offside front seat belt locking mechanism cover missing

slight play in both front trailing arm forward bushes

Pass 2 Feb 2011 132,706 miles

Brake warning light on dash

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

all 4 tyres perished

bopth front trailing arm forward bushes deteriorating

both rear trailing arm forward bushes deteriorating

brake fluid level slightly low

centre front seat not fitted at time of test

front brake discs in poor condition

front number plate slightly deteriorated

front prop shaft u/j has slight play

front wheel bearings have slight play

nearside rear bump stop deteriorating

offside rear service brake effort slightly low

pas pump + box weeping

rear chassis corroded - general under side of vehicle muddy

various oil leaks

wiper blades deteriorating - washer jets would benfit from adjustment

Pass 11 Dec 2009 132,705 miles

n/s/f tie bar front saddle bush worn

n/s/f track rod end worn

n/s/r indicater lens discolouring

o/s/f seat belt buckle cover missing

o/s/r chassis rear of trailing arm front mounting ,staring to corrode.

steering box leaking oil

Pass 17 Dec 2008 125,692 miles

o/s/f seat belt buckle plastic cover broken

rear chassis sections around rear tie bars front mounting points starting to show some corrosion

windscreen damaged in o/s/f top corner

Fail 2 Dec 2008 125,454 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f seat belt buckle cover broken

rear chassis sections around tie bar front mountings starting to show corrosion

windscreen damaged at o/s/f top corner

Pass 7 Dec 2007 114,608 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 110,678 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 110,678 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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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A3 OMF is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 A3 OMF, 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 A3 OMF registered?

A3 OMF is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 February 1995.

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