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D10 DAW

1995 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

79,500 mi
Last recorded79,500 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD10 DAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 79,500 miles

Nearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected back plate corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ns and os (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 76,081 miles

Exhaust mounting defective joints and mounting hangers very corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bracket on rear diff (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt silicone repair on boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated braided hose to union deterioated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff end not contaminating brakes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff to prop (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear diff at spring seats and suspensiojn brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 76,081 miles

Exhaust mounting defective joints and mounting hangers very corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking leak off pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bracket on rear diff (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt silicone repair on boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated braided hose to union deterioated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff end not contaminating brakes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff to prop (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear diff at spring seats and suspensiojn brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 73,105 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel joints ns and os (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

battery tray corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2023 73,103 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel joints ns and os (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

battery tray corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2022 69,231 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 69,209 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 69,035 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S & N/S - Inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bolt lose/bush worn?? (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 68,597 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 68,597 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S & N/S (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp aim too low O/S & N/S - Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 67,967 miles

Both front hub swivel seals leaking badly

Pass 13 Dec 2016 66,997 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 65,545 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 64,652 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 64,648 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 61,520 miles

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

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

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

Rear prop shaft rear joint worn.

Fail 6 Nov 2013 61,506 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear prop shaft rear joint worn.

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 58,556 miles

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

Slight corrosion at rear crossmember and both front out riggers

Slight play at front propshaft rear u/j

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 58,556 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Slight corrosion at rear crossmember and both front out riggers

Slight play at front propshaft rear u/j

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 57,261 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 57,261 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

O/s/f tyre perishing and cracking.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 55,779 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 54,157 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 52,368 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 52,364 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 50,508 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 50,508 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 48,085 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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D10 DAW is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 D10 DAW, 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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D10 DAW is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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