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B14 ABT

1995 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

302,215 mi
Last recorded302,215 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 ABT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 302,215 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 297,335 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 294,587 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General all over chassis corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 294,550 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn Chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis within prescribed area of steering box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General all over chassis corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 289,966 miles

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

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (Both sides) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 289,966 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (Both sides) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 284,687 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 284,415 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength By trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Panhard bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength By trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 277,753 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 277,753 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 271,396 miles

chassis slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2017 261,662 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 260,646 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 259,457 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 254,684 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Nov 2012 248,903 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 243,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 23,932 miles

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

rear chassis slight corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2009 234,877 miles

both front anti roll bar bushes worn

both front shock absorbers weeping

both front tie bar forward bushes are worn

both rear trailing arm bushes perished

corrosion on both rear chassis legs

corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

foot brake reading low

front brake discs near wear limit

offside front inner brake pad worn low

play on offside front wheel bearing

slight damage on offside seatbelt

Fail 20 Nov 2009 234,877 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front anti roll bar bushes worn

both front shock absorbers weeping

both front tie bar forward bushes are worn

both rear trailing arm bushes perished

corrosion on both rear chassis legs

corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

foot brake reading low

front brake discs near wear limit

offside front inner brake pad worn low

play on offside front wheel bearing

slight damage on offside seatbelt

Pass 13 Dec 2008 228,822 miles

both front axle seals weeping close to limit

rear prop seal leaking

wear in both trailing arm bushes

wear in front brake discs

Fail 9 Dec 2008 228,811 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front axle seals weeping close to limit

rear prop seal leaking

wear in both trailing arm bushes

wear in front brake discs

Pass 1 Dec 2007 220,528 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 218,321 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 208,904 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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B14 ABT is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 B14 ABT, 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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B14 ABT is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 August 1995.

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