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E2 LRO

1995 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

109,450 mi
Last recorded109,450 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE2 LRO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 109,450 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 106,818 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 100,891 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 92,171 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 82,083 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 72,868 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 63,673 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 55,533 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 50,396 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 46,869 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 46,867 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 42,476 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 41,844 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 41,493 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 7 Nov 2011 40,380 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 40,380 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 39,588 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 38,173 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2009 38,173 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 37,471 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2008 37,471 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 36,523 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 35,799 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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E2 LRO is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 E2 LRO, 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

How do I check the history of E2 LRO?

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What year was E2 LRO registered?

E2 LRO is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 January 1995.

Is E2 LRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E2 LRO shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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