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DKZ 3943

1995 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

178,544 mi
Last recorded178,544 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKZ 3943
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 178,544 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 178,087 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 177,840 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 177,240 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 176,090 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 174,204 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 173,146 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 173,133 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 172,716 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 170,211 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 166,220 miles

o/s headlamp beam pattern is poor

rear cross member and chassis is both quite rusty

Fail 18 Nov 2014 166,219 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

o/s headlamp beam pattern is poor

rear cross member and chassis is both quite rusty

Pass 8 Oct 2013 160,299 miles

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

rear of vehicles chassis is quite rusty

rear window smashed

Fail 2 Oct 2013 160,299 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

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

rear of vehicles chassis is quite rusty

rear window smashed

Pass 10 Oct 2012 155,055 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 155,050 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 150,353 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 139,943 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Jan 2011 139,847 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 130,491 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 130,459 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 121,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 121,233 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 111,785 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

oil leak at gearbox rear oil seal

Fail 20 Dec 2007 111,785 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

oil leak at gearbox rear oil seal

Pass 20 Dec 2006 101,890 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 91,481 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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DKZ 3943 is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 DKZ 3943, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DKZ 3943 registered?

DKZ 3943 is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 April 1995.

Is DKZ 3943 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DKZ 3943 shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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