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HUE 6Y

1995 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

150,921 mi
Last recorded150,921 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUE 6Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 150,921 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 149,715 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp operates in accordance with requirements if main lamps are turned off (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 147,907 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 146,301 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 144,301 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 140,768 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 140,753 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2017 140,463 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 140,463 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 140,388 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 140,033 miles

Front brake application slightly uneven

Front shock absorbers corroding

Offside tracta seal leaking

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes to front brake hoses corroding

nearside front and offside front chassis outriggers holed

nearside, centre and offside seat belt webbings damaged

registration plate lamp 50% working

steering box damp

Fail 15 Nov 2016 140,033 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake application slightly uneven

Front shock absorbers corroding

Offside tracta seal leaking

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes to front brake hoses corroding

nearside front and offside front chassis outriggers holed

nearside, centre and offside seat belt webbings damaged

registration plate lamp 50% working

steering box damp

Pass 26 Nov 2015 139,130 miles

chassis corroding

front shock absorbers corroding

offside front outrigger holed

offside tracta seal leaking

slight damage to offside front and nearside front seatbelt webbing

wiper blades torn

Fail 24 Nov 2015 139,130 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

chassis corroding

front shock absorbers corroding

offside front outrigger holed

offside tracta seal leaking

slight damage to offside front and nearside front seatbelt webbing

wiper blades torn

Pass 17 Nov 2014 138,291 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 137,514 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

nearside front body mount corroded and holed

offside front body mount corroded and holed

Pass 27 Nov 2012 135,656 miles

rear discs slightly corroded

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 21 Nov 2012 135,653 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

rear discs slightly corroded

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 21 Mar 2012 130,009 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 130,009 miles

steering box damp

Fail 9 Feb 2011 130,009 miles

Centre Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

interior mirror missing

Pass 10 Feb 2010 130,009 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 130,009 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 130,009 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 130,009 miles

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

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 124,168 miles

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

wiper rubbers splitting at ends.

Fail 30 Jan 2008 124,168 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

wiper rubbers splitting at ends.

Pass 8 Dec 2006 116,822 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 111,466 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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HUE 6Y is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 HUE 6Y, 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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HUE 6Y is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 February 1995.

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