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BXZ 1708

1995 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

169,335 mi
Last recorded169,335 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBXZ 1708
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 169,335 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 166,257 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chassis and floor corroded

Pass 29 May 2019 160,084 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 160,070 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 153,291 miles

Front coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT SPRINGS (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR COIL SPRING LOWER SEATS (2.4.C.3c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion CORROSION ON CHASSIS ALL OVER (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 153,291 miles

Central Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings CENTRE BOLT IN CROSSMEMBER (6.1.B.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings HOLE IN FRONT CROSSMEMBER (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working BOTH REAR SIDELIGHTS (1.1.A.3b)

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

BONNET CABLE BROKEN

Front coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT SPRINGS (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR COIL SPRING LOWER SEATS (2.4.C.3c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion CORROSION ON CHASSIS ALL OVER (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 146,866 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 146,866 miles

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 139,289 miles

BOTH FRONT SWIVEL SEALS WEEPING

TYRES HAVE SLIGHT CRACKING ON SIDEWALLS/TREADS

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISCS (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 132,259 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 132,160 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 132,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 132,121 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 128,207 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 24 Oct 2012 128,207 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 17 Nov 2011 125,964 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 125,902 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)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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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BXZ 1708 is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BXZ 1708, 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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BXZ 1708 is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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