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H3 FAR

1995 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

101,689 mi
Last recorded101,689 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 FAR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 101,689 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 96,833 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 91,048 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 86,537 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 83,874 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 74,174 miles

steering dampner bush worn

Fail 17 Sep 2020 74,174 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play both n/s track rod end nuts loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

steering dampner bush worn

Pass 5 Sep 2019 67,323 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play at steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play and rubber starting to perish (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 67,321 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working also side light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play at steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play and rubber starting to perish (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 66,010 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 66,010 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 65,143 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 64,474 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 63,455 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe split but not blowing (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 63,455 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe split but not blowing (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 61,369 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 61,362 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 59,441 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight noise from o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 12 Sep 2013 59,441 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight noise from o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 13 Sep 2012 58,386 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 56,724 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 55,375 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 52,429 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 50,018 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 50,005 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 48,112 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/R TYRE SIDE WALL CUT.!

Pass 22 Aug 2006 45,614 miles

ADVISE,slight exhaust blow from pipe going into rear silencer.

ADVISE,unable to check front and rear brake pads due to type of wheels fitted.

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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H3 FAR is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 H3 FAR, 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 H3 FAR registered?

H3 FAR is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 July 1995.

Is H3 FAR safe to buy?

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