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B3 XDN

1995 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

174,532 mi
Last recorded174,532 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 XDN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 174,532 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 174,409 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor At Seat mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under Floor Runner below seating Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 172,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly catching suspension arm on full lock

Pass 7 Sep 2023 169,829 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 166,465 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 163,682 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 162,859 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 158,852 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 153,488 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 144,737 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 142,760 miles

Offside Front hub slight oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2014 140,717 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 140,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 136,892 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 133,441 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 128,633 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 124,945 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 121,084 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 116,605 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 112,425 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 105,016 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 105,016 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 98,009 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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B3 XDN is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 B3 XDN, 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 B3 XDN registered?

B3 XDN is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 December 1995.

Is B3 XDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 XDN shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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