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H1 GPV

1995 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

148,827 mi
Last recorded148,827 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 GPV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 148,827 miles

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed all (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 148,816 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen missing (3.5 (a))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed all (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 147,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

body mountings slight deterioration

both front hub rear seals slight leak

Pass 6 Sep 2023 144,947 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

body mountings show slight deterioration

both front hubs rear seals slight leak

Pass 2 Sep 2022 143,193 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 141,882 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 139,734 miles

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

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

both front hub seals show signs of slight seepage

bump stops missing

Fail 17 Aug 2020 139,727 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

both front hub seals show signs of slight seepage

bump stops missing

Pass 27 Aug 2019 137,992 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front hub seals show slight seepage

bump stops missing

Pass 30 Aug 2018 136,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front hub seals shows slight weeping

bump stops missing

Fail 23 Aug 2018 136,954 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross-member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out-rigger/body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front hub seals shows slight weeping

bump stops missing

Pass 30 Aug 2017 135,432 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise both front inner edges (4.1.E.1)

advise both rear bump stops missing

both front hub seals weeping

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 135,421 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.2.1f)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside chassis and floor marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise both front inner edges (4.1.E.1)

advise both rear bump stops missing

advise slight damage to offside rear bodywork

both front hub seals weeping

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 133,375 miles

both front hub seals slight leaks

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 133,353 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mounting area corroded to excess (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg + out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. centre outer (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

both front hub seals slight leaks

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 128,974 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise rear bump stops missing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 128,973 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise rear bump stops missing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2014 123,817 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise rear bump stops missing

Fail 16 May 2014 123,779 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise rear bump stops missing

Pass 18 Jun 2013 110,769 miles

advise exhaust deteriorated

advise front brake discs corroded slightly

advise rear bump stops missing

Fail 12 Jun 2013 119,756 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise exhaust deteriorated

advise front brake discs corroded slightly

advise rear bump stops missing

Pass 7 Jun 2012 115,247 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 115,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 110,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/rand o/s/r wing support brackets corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2010 105,126 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 104,282 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Jan 2010 104,282 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 99,162 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 99,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 93,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 88,627 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 84,720 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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H1 GPV is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H1 GPV, 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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H1 GPV is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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