CarVerify

Free Car Check

FJH 877

1995 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

156,816 mi
Last recorded156,816 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJH 877
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 156,816 miles

Offside Front steering box has slight leak

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 149,026 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All rear shock bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 142,172 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH steering GATORS (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 135,991 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Ball joint on rear axke (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 132,408 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 129,322 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 129,322 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 127,465 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 123,200 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 118,100 miles

Nearside and offside rear brake dust covers corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2016 114,799 miles

Offside Front hub seal leaking

nearside front hub seal leaking

Pass 5 Oct 2015 111,666 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 107,444 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 107,431 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2013 102,731 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 98,798 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011
Pass 25 Sep 2010 91,170 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 85,885 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 81,195 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 75,067 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 71,828 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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FJH 877 is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FJH 877, 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 FJH 877?

You can check the full history of FJH 877 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FJH 877 registered?

FJH 877 is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1995.

Is FJH 877 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJH 877 shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FJH 877 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FJH 877. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.