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AFZ 899

1995 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

136,015 mi
Last recorded136,015 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFZ 899
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 136,015 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 135,418 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 134,699 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 133,456 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 132,302 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 130,616 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 128,283 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 128,267 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 126,529 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 124,783 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 121,794 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 116,647 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 111,258 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 108,252 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 104,321 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 99,223 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 95,398 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 90,382 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 85,545 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 85,545 miles

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

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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AFZ 899 is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 AFZ 899, 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 AFZ 899 registered?

AFZ 899 is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1995.

Is AFZ 899 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFZ 899 shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AFZ 899 have outstanding finance?

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