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A5 GAY

1995 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

58,685 mi
Last recorded58,685 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 GAY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 58,685 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 58,646 miles

Front tyres has slight tears,which may caused it separation or partial failure of its structure.

Offside front swivel joint has slight movement and a slight leak between a swivel joint and its housing.

Fail 8 Apr 2014 58,645 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Front tyres has slight tears,which may caused it separation or partial failure of its structure.

Offside front swivel joint has slight movement and a slight leak between a swivel joint and its housing.

Pass 17 Jan 2013 58,613 miles

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 58,596 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 58,592 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 58,449 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 58,448 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 9 May 2007 56,339 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2007 56,339 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2006 55,793 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 55,787 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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A5 GAY is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A5 GAY, 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 A5 GAY registered?

A5 GAY is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1995.

Is A5 GAY safe to buy?

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