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B4 GJD

1995 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

57,117 mi
Last recorded57,117 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 GJD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 57,117 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 57,050 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 56,792 miles

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated above axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 56,715 miles

Central Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Center cross member corroded and hold (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil leak from top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Sub-frame ball joint dust cover missing Ball joint a frame dust cover slit and ball joint slight movement (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Emissions failed on co unburnt gasses see frailer sheet (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting Where tow bar is joined to rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated Osf disc starting to get oil over disc face inner side (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Not clearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting Corroded where tow bar fixes to rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Steering UJ worn or loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and pitted on friction faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion on friction faces both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Slight misting over shock lower body (5.3.2 (b))

Rear RearStep sill poor condition advise

Pass 17 Sep 2021 56,577 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Pass 24 Sep 2020 56,254 miles

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 56,254 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 56,135 miles

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all tyres ()

Pass 19 Sep 2018 55,965 miles

wide wheels protrude slightly

Pass 11 Sep 2017 55,490 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 55,490 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 53% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 54,931 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 54,931 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 54,377 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 53,685 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 52,584 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 51,472 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 51,472 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 50,290 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 48,690 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 46,666 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 46,666 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 46,098 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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B4 GJD is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 B4 GJD, 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 B4 GJD registered?

B4 GJD is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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The MOT history for B4 GJD shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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