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G25 GUN

1995 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 4400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

1,584 mi
Last recorded1,584 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG25 GUN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 1,584 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2024 609 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2024 609 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 11 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 140,477 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 138,340 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 138,320 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 132,027 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 127,860 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 125,906 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 125,789 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 125,036 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 115,949 miles

Corrosion to both chassis rails

Corrosion to offside rear door shut just outside Seatbelt prescribed area

Corrosion to rear Cross-member

Lower power steering pipe damp

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 115,940 miles

Nearside Outer Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Corrosion to both chassis rails

Corrosion to offside rear door shut just outside Seatbelt prescribed area

Corrosion to rear Cross-member

Lower power steering pipe damp

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 106,896 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 106,892 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 101,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear step plates siezed solid

Fail 19 Mar 2012 101,395 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

rear step plates siezed solid

Pass 17 Mar 2011 99,588 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 99,588 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 96,329 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 94,078 miles

Nearside Drag link end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 91,190 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 90,977 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 88,011 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 85,008 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 85,008 miles

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

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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G25 GUN is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 4,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 G25 GUN, 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 G25 GUN registered?

G25 GUN is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is G25 GUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G25 GUN shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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