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B16 NEM

1995 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

218,659 mi
Last recorded218,659 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 NEM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 218,659 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 214,543 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 209,652 miles

oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2018 203,284 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 197,474 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Aug 2016 191,471 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 188,381 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 183,272 miles

Corrosion front n/s footwell under wheel arch

Corrosion front outrigger o/s body mount

Driver seat belt clasp cover missing

Rear n/s anti roll bar outer drop link lower bush poor condition

Rear shock absorbers , upper and lower bushes poor condition

Some brake pipes covered in grease , cannot inspect properly

Fail 18 Jul 2014 183,270 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Corrosion front n/s footwell under wheel arch

Corrosion front outrigger o/s body mount

Driver seat belt clasp cover missing

Pannard arm in front of axle o/s bush poor condition and movement underload

Rear n/s anti roll bar outer drop link lower bush poor condition

Rear shock absorbers , upper and lower bushes poor condition

Some brake pipes covered in grease , cannot inspect properly

Pass 6 Jul 2013 178,513 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 174,131 miles

Drivers seat belt clasp cover missing

Front indicator lenses faded

Rear shocker bushes poor condition

Fail 12 Jul 2012 174,131 miles

Ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Drivers seat belt clasp cover missing

Front indicator lenses faded

Rear shocker bushes poor condition

Pass 16 Jul 2011 169,416 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 169,319 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 162,751 miles

Front indicator lenses faded

Underbody very dry and bad surface corrosion to chassis

Fail 12 Jul 2010 162,746 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front indicator lenses faded

Underbody very dry and bad surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 11 Jul 2009 155,782 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 155,776 miles

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

Offside Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 149,397 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 149,193 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 139,799 miles

Oil leak

very slight play in some of sprung loaded steering joints and bushes

Pass 1 Mar 2006 121,544 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 121,489 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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B16 NEM is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 B16 NEM, 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 B16 NEM registered?

B16 NEM is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 November 1995.

Is B16 NEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 NEM shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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