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B8 FSK

1995 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

103,200 mi
Last recorded103,200 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 FSK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 103,200 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 100,744 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 97,351 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced To Centre outer (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 97,347 miles

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering damper loose

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring location

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring location

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced To Centre outer (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 95,029 miles

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

suspension and mounting area body rusty

Pass 23 Sep 2020 89,727 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 84,192 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 79,825 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 78,443 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 77,090 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 75,684 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 73,420 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 72,203 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 69,476 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 66,417 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 63,890 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 61,583 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 58,366 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Passenger side step anti slip missing

Fail 9 Jan 2008 58,366 miles

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

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Passenger side step anti slip missing

Pass 15 Jan 2007 51,528 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 35,307 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 35,307 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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B8 FSK is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 B8 FSK, 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 B8 FSK registered?

B8 FSK is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 August 1995.

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The MOT history for B8 FSK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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