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FIG 6893

1995 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

99,071 mi
Last recorded99,071 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIG 6893
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 99,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 99,048 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 98,598 miles

Suspension modifications

Pass 12 Nov 2022 98,259 miles

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All wheels ()

Pass 30 Oct 2021 97,401 miles

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All wheels ()

Pass 7 Nov 2020 96,917 miles

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All wheels ()

Pass 12 Oct 2019 96,398 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All wheels ()

Pass 9 Nov 2018 94,036 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL FOUR ()

Fail 9 Nov 2018 94,036 miles

Registration plate insecure NOT FITTED TO THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE (0.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL FOUR ()

Pass 7 Sep 2017 94,004 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 93,764 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 93,419 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 90,081 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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FIG 6893 is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FIG 6893, 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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What year was FIG 6893 registered?

FIG 6893 is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 1995.

Is FIG 6893 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIG 6893 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FIG 6893 have outstanding finance?

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