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C11 MGJ

1995 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,149 mi
Last recorded80,149 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 MGJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 80,149 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 80,034 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 79,622 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 79,562 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 79,418 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 79,195 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2021 79,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 78,902 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 78,901 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 78,835 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 78,502 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 77,159 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 73,462 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 73,462 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 68,738 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 67,659 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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C11 MGJ is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C11 MGJ, 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

How do I check the history of C11 MGJ?

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What year was C11 MGJ registered?

C11 MGJ is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is C11 MGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C11 MGJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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