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E13 TRL

1995 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

177,430 mi
Last recorded177,430 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE13 TRL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 177,430 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 172,932 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 169,049 miles

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 165,862 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 162,669 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 162,669 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting passenger footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 160,220 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 160,218 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear hubseal leaking on to disc

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 157,180 miles

hole in floor drivers side

Pass 17 Apr 2019 152,316 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 152,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated hub leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated hub leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 149,810 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 149,808 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 146,604 miles

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Fail 24 Apr 2017 146,604 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Pass 26 May 2016 142,300 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 142,299 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 135,808 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both rear backplates corroded

osr bumpstop missing

Fail 26 May 2015 135,808 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both rear backplates corroded

osr bumpstop missing

Pass 31 May 2014 127,513 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 119,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 110,028 miles

Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 31 May 2011 100,277 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

hand brake lever high

oil leake rear axle

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2010 91,038 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 81,898 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 81,898 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 74,829 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 74,829 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 66,753 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 59,646 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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E13 TRL is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E13 TRL, 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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E13 TRL is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 January 1995.

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