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H16 TDG

1995 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

215,141 mi
Last recorded215,141 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 TDG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2026 215,141 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play also rough (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play Also rough (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 214,362 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 212,720 miles

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

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

track rod end dust covers both perished

Pass 11 May 2023 209,675 miles

Coolant leak Engine & transmission

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very worn & thin - recommend replaced (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both inner - recommend replaced. (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front inner swivel seals leaking grease

o/s/f radius arm middle bush worn & rubbing in housing

suspect o/s/r brake caliperinner piston looks damp, possible seal maybe just seeping a tiny amount of fluid - customer to monitor

Fail 14 Apr 2023 209,590 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front inner swivel seals leaking grease, nearly contaminating the front discs

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very worn & thin - recommend replaced (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Inner - recommend replaced. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall badly perished - recommend replaced (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall - recommend replaced (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Tyre size - 235/85r16 120/116 - Technic Tracker

o/s/f radius arm middle bush failing & arm rubbing in housing

suspect o/s/r brake caliper inner piston looks damp, maybe just starting to seep fluid very slightly.

Pass 14 Apr 2022 206,272 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Apr 2021 203,787 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 203,141 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 202,449 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 195,572 miles

All tyres are out of shape

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

Front body mounts are corroded

N/S/R wheel bearing has slight play

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Steering idler arm has slight play

oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2016 195,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

All tyres are out of shape

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

Front body mounts are corroded

N/S/R wheel bearing has slight play

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Steering idler arm has slight play

oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2016 194,996 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2015 188,104 miles

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

dampness on offside rear brake caliper

exhaust blow

oil leaks

Fail 16 Nov 2015 188,104 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

dampness on offside rear brake caliper

exhaust blow

oil leaks

Pass 12 Nov 2014 185,309 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 185,309 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 180,061 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2012 167,387 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 167,387 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 166,134 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight dampness around fuel tank

Pass 10 Apr 2008 161,992 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 154,960 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 147,047 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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H16 TDG 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 69.6%.

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 H16 TDG, 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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H16 TDG is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 March 1995.

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