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B9 LKK

1995 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,437 mi
Last recorded113,437 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 LKK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 113,437 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 113,358 miles

all wheels/tyres protuding beyond wheel arch.

Fail 11 Aug 2021 113,357 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front seat belt buckle cover missing.

all wheels/tyres protuding beyond wheel arch.

Fail 14 Dec 2020 113,333 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp insecure BOTH (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH upper axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front seats split

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL wheels ()

Pass 4 Jun 2019 110,151 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 109,244 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 106,423 miles

Central slite movement in drum assembly

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately both hub pipes (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 102,860 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 100,020 miles

wheel arches dont cover full width of tyres

Pass 13 Jun 2014 98,048 miles

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Both front swivel housing seals leaking

Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R bump stop deteriorated!

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear axle A frame ball joint has minor play!

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 3 May 2013 95,094 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 95,094 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 94,201 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 90,340 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 86,931 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 83,385 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Oil leak

nearside headlamp reflective material deteriorated

nearside track rod end split boot

offside track rod end split boot

steering damper offside bush has play

Pass 1 May 2008 79,021 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 79,021 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 75,508 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 70,262 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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B9 LKK is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B9 LKK, 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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B9 LKK is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 April 1995.

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