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D5 KEF

1995 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

167,033 mi
Last recorded167,033 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 KEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 167,033 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 165,963 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Undertray fitted to steering damper

Undertrays fitted to central chassis rails

Fail 22 Mar 2023 165,953 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure "A" Frame ball joint nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering system fouling Track rod (2.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired Piston seal (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Undertray fitted to steering damper

Undertrays fitted to central chassis rails

Pass 29 Mar 2022 165,497 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 165,497 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 165,496 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 165,494 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Service brake binding but not excessively all 4 (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 165,461 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 10 Sep 2019 165,461 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 19 Nov 2018 165,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Rear crossmember very rusty

front and rear springs and all suspension components very rusty

fuel tank damp /possible leak

Rear prop shaft u/j worn

Pass 4 Dec 2017 165,422 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

coil spring corroded both sides fronts and rears (2.4.C.1b)

possible fuel leak at rear

Fail 4 Dec 2017 165,422 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

coil spring corroded both sides fronts and rears (2.4.C.1b)

possible fuel leak at rear

Pass 25 Aug 2009 163,725 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 163,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 150,150 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 16,011 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 156,837 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 156,837 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 152,998 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 152,963 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2005 148,412 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 KEF is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KEF, 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 KEF is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 April 1995.

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