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A6 SGC

1995 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,907 mi
Last recorded133,907 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 SGC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 133,907 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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 12 Aug 2024 133,457 miles

Offside Front Steering swivel joint weeping

Pass 12 Aug 2023 132,762 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 132,071 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 131,741 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 131,233 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 130,748 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 130,732 miles

Underseal to chassis

Pass 19 Aug 2017 130,410 miles

Underseal to rear of chassis

Fail 19 Aug 2017 130,410 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Underseal to rear of chassis

Pass 5 Jul 2016 129,570 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 128,879 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 128,075 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 120,395 miles

Oil leak

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear anti roll bar D bushes worn

slight play to nsr wheel bearing

Fail 12 Mar 2013 120,395 miles

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

Oil leak

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear anti roll bar D bushes worn

slight play to nsr wheel bearing

Pass 13 Mar 2012 112,478 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 112,478 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 105,132 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 105,094 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 98,471 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Mar 2010 98,471 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Mar 2009 91,478 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 83,004 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 73,886 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 66,108 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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A6 SGC is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A6 SGC, 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 A6 SGC registered?

A6 SGC is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 September 1995.

Is A6 SGC safe to buy?

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