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D17 JPA

1995 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,229 mi
Last recorded121,229 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD17 JPA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 121,229 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2014 121,229 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Steering damper inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

fuel tank to filler neck breather missing

rear prop shaft fitted wrong way

Pass 7 Oct 2010 117,195 miles

no tow bar fitted corrosion on rear cross member

Fail 7 Oct 2010 117,195 miles

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

no tow bar fitted corrosion on rear cross member

Pass 12 Jan 2009 111,565 miles

Windscreen slightly scratched outside zone 'A'

Pass 18 Dec 2007 108,964 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 108,963 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 105,608 miles

Spare wheel requires fitting to tail door to prevent sharp edges.

Pass 6 Dec 2005 103,444 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 103,441 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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D17 JPA is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D17 JPA, 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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D17 JPA is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 1995.

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