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C12 SRP

1995 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

192,774 mi
Last recorded192,774 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 SRP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 192,774 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 187,341 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 181,304 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 175,505 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 168,811 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 162,011 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 154,153 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 148,034 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 140,960 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2018 140,960 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2017 135,506 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2017 135,506 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 May 2016 129,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 121,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 May 2015 121,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 May 2014 108,187 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 94,283 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 79,317 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 74,364 miles

front indicators fadeing

rear num plate starting to degrade

Pass 14 May 2010 70,553 miles

front axle misting in oil

front bumper bar deteriateing

n/s front tyre app limit

o/s rear brake pipe showing surface rust

pedal anti slips showing wear

Fail 13 May 2009 66,868 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

brake pedal anti slip showing wear

drivers seat deteriateing

engine / front axle oil leak

front bunper bar deteriateing

rear number plate starting to degrade

slight m/ment in front steering damper bush

Pass 13 May 2009 66,868 miles

brake pedal anti slip showing wear

drivers seat deteriateing

engine / front axle oil leak

front bunper bar deteriateing

rear number plate starting to degrade

slight m/ment in front steering damper bush

Pass 14 May 2008 62,554 miles

all directional indicators starting to discolour

brake pedal anti slip showing signs of wear

drivers seat torn

front axle pinion leaking

front bumper bar starting to corrode

oil filter showing signs of leaking

slight play in steering damper bush

underside soiled generally

Pass 20 Apr 2007 59,275 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 59,274 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 55,844 miles

chip in screen,play in: nsf track rod end,steering arm to steering box joint

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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C12 SRP is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 C12 SRP, 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 C12 SRP registered?

C12 SRP is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 June 1995.

Is C12 SRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C12 SRP shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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