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D12 TYL

1995 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

126,250 mi
Last recorded126,250 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD12 TYL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 126,250 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security at floor pan on bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan at bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()

offside front swivel joint has dampness

Fail 7 Apr 2025 126,248 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security at floor pan on bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan at bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()

offside front swivel joint has dampness

Pass 3 Apr 2024 126,193 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 126,140 miles

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All tyres/wheels protruding beyond wheel arches. (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 124,665 miles

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all (5.2.3 (f))

bonnet stay missing

interior mirror missing

Pass 7 Jan 2021 124,412 miles

Rear exhaust box is missing

Fail 7 Jan 2021 124,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box is missing

Fail 3 Dec 2020 124,345 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative ALL (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust section missing.

Pass 26 Nov 2019 120,482 miles

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

general age related underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2018 113,976 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 110,038 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 109,648 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 108,163 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 103,604 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 100,375 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 94,267 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 88,790 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 82,280 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 77,932 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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D12 TYL is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 D12 TYL, 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

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What year was D12 TYL registered?

D12 TYL is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is D12 TYL safe to buy?

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