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E8 ERF

1995 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,318 mi
Last recorded135,318 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 ERF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 135,318 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2025 131,206 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 127,526 miles

Front propshaft missing at time of test

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 124,239 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 122,920 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 122,911 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt buckle missing drivers (7.1.2 (d))

Seat belt missing middle seat lap belt (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2016 120,531 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 112,490 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 101,499 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 101,499 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 86,641 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 77,381 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 77,381 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 73,988 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 69,443 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 65,658 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 62,091 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 57,956 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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E8 ERF is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E8 ERF, 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 E8 ERF?

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What year was E8 ERF registered?

E8 ERF is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 March 1995.

Is E8 ERF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E8 ERF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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