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D8 EAG

1995 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

86,665 mi
Last recorded86,665 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 EAG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 86,665 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 85,303 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 83,820 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 83,820 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 82,262 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 82,262 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 80,529 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 80,529 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2020 78,808 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 76,169 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 72,673 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 70,021 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 68,101 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 65,416 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 63,566 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2013 62,333 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 60,838 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 60,838 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2011

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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D8 EAG is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 D8 EAG, 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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What year was D8 EAG registered?

D8 EAG is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is D8 EAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D8 EAG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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