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D995 DWP

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

145,574 mi
Last recorded145,574 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD995 DWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 145,574 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 145,203 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 144,476 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 144,030 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 143,706 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 143,093 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 142,051 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 140,344 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 140,259 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 139,444 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre perished and cracked on sidewall

rear universal joint on front prop shaft worn/ has movement

Fail 4 Dec 2013 139,444 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre perished and cracked on sidewall

offside rear brake drum and backing plate slightly damp

rear universal joint on front prop shaft worn/ has movement

Pass 27 Nov 2012 138,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

offside front and rear tyres perished and cracked on sidewalls

Fail 22 Nov 2012 138,340 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

offside front and rear tyres perished and cracked on sidewalls

Pass 2 Nov 2011 136,679 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2010 131,724 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

n/s front steering drag link ball joint cover split

Fail 9 Nov 2010 131,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

n/s front steering drag link ball joint cover split

Pass 6 Nov 2009 124,036 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

wrong chassi number on log book

Fail 4 Nov 2009 124,032 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

wrong chassi number on log book

Pass 12 Nov 2008 118,705 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 109,024 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 102,855 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 89,626 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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D995 DWP is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1984 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 119,280 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 D995 DWP, 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 42 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D995 DWP registered?

D995 DWP is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1984.

Is D995 DWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D995 DWP shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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