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D5 FDR

1995 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

183,061 mi
Last recorded183,061 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 FDR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 183,061 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe and centre pipe very corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper chassis crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Folding door step in very poor condition

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2025 183,061 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe and centre pipe very corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper chassis crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Folding door step in very poor condition

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 182,223 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear u.j. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible pipe and required very soon (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer tractor unit oil leak

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At calliper and required very soon (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible pipe and required very soon (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer tractor unit oil leak

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle and required soon (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 182,223 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis rail strengthening plate (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear u.j. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible pipe and required very soon (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer tractor unit oil leak

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At calliper and required very soon (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible pipe and required very soon (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer tractor unit oil leak

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle and required soon (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 181,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear in two places (marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the caliper and to the flexi hose (x2) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 180,866 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front out rigger corroded

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s/f swivel housing leaking

Fail 11 Jul 2022 180,865 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front out rigger corroded

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s/f swivel housing leaking

Pass 10 Apr 2021 178,903 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop rear u.j. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2021 178,903 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop rear u.j. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 177,577 miles

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

Nearside Front slight oil seapage swivel joint

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside headlight slightly condensated

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis extension welding untreated, slight surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 175,648 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2018 175,648 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Emissions not tested due to fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 171,713 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn Rea u.j. worn ()

Hand brake efficiency low

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Repair required very soon (2.4.A.3)

Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Required soon (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Cross member, repair required very soon (6.6.6)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 171,713 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn Rea u.j. worn ()

Hand brake efficiency low

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Repair required very soon (2.4.A.3)

Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Required soon (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Cross member, repair required very soon (6.6.6)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 165,717 miles

corosion to the rear chassis

corrosion to the rear tow bar mount

n/s/f shock lower bush slightly worn

perishing to the ball joint rubber on the steering box and the o/s track rod end

Fail 3 Nov 2016 165,717 miles

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

corosion to the rear chassis

corrosion to the rear tow bar mount

n/s/f shock lower bush slightly worn

perishing to the ball joint rubber on the steering box and the o/s track rod end

Pass 20 Nov 2015 161,695 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion just above the tow bar (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi pipe required soon (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear of hub (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 161,695 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion just above the tow bar (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi pipe required soon (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear of hub (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 154,987 miles

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

engine oil leak

oil leaking from rear differential

Fail 4 Nov 2014 154,969 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

engine oil leak

oil leaking from rear differential

Fail 16 May 2014 148,429 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 147,993 miles

Oil leaks under engine

Pass 29 Oct 2012 146,585 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 144,096 miles

Oil leak

rear off exhaust very rusty

Pass 15 Nov 2010 141,451 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2009 138,137 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 132,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 132,811 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 127,822 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 121,935 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 121,934 miles

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 116,188 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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D5 FDR is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 D5 FDR, 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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D5 FDR is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 May 1995.

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