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C24 EYR

1995 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

195,350 mi
Last recorded195,350 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC24 EYR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 195,350 miles

Front Both front swivels leaking

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2025 195,348 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Front Both front swivels leaking

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low PRS Done (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 189,119 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 189,117 miles

Steering box drop arm likely to become detached excessive play (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2023 179,765 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 179,743 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 171,681 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 171,680 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 159,585 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords close to fail criteria (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 159,581 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Front Inner Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords close to fail criteria (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 149,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 142,304 miles

Both front seat boxes holed

Front Both front outer floors corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Valve stem slightly damaged Nsr,Osr,Osf (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 275,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold blanking plate (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 15 Dec 2017 275,381 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush Axle end (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis out rigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold blanking plate (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 265,849 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Nov 2016 265,640 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear mounting (6.6.6)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Oct 2015 258,276 miles

vehicle been undersealed

Fail 31 Oct 2015 258,276 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

vehicle been undersealed

Pass 2 Oct 2014 242,271 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 242,267 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

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

track control rod slightly bent

Pass 15 Jun 2013 221,169 miles

OFFSIDE REAR BUMP-STOP MISSING

Pass 13 Jun 2012 200,350 miles

1.0 LITRE OF 10 W40 ENGINE OIL WAS ADDED

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 200,350 miles

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

Nearside Steering lock stop missing (2.2.D.2c)

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

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

1.0 LITRE OF 10 W40 ENGINE OIL WAS ADDED

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 182,790 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 164,578 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 164,313 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 146,421 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 146,421 miles

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 136,665 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 136,665 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 130,127 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 130,127 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 123,569 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 23,569 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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C24 EYR is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 C24 EYR, 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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C24 EYR is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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