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HSZ 3142

1995 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

93,744 mi
Last recorded93,744 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSZ 3142
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 93,744 miles

under body under sealed

Pass 20 Jul 2024 91,795 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 89,300 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corosion underneath vehicle not excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 89,233 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 133,331 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front ball seals showing dampness

Offside Front ball seals showing dampness

oil leaking from engine

Pass 3 Oct 2018 132,531 miles

Front bumper bar corrorded

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

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

underbody corrorsion

Pass 5 Dec 2017 128,328 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 121,681 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 116,528 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 109,960 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 100,300 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 96,809 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 92,979 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 92,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 86,752 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 80,203 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2009 80,203 miles

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2008 60,733 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2008 60,570 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 46,240 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 46,240 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both differental seals leaking oil

Fail 6 Sep 2006 36,900 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 36,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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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HSZ 3142 is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HSZ 3142, 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

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What year was HSZ 3142 registered?

HSZ 3142 is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1995.

Is HSZ 3142 safe to buy?

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