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J111 HLG

1995 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

153,920 mi
Last recorded153,920 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 HLG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 24 Oct 2025 153,920 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 143,680 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 137,936 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022
Pass 28 Feb 2018 136,918 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 127,311 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 117,666 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 104,618 miles

Osf steering box gaiter slightly deteriorated

Slight dampness around nsf axle sphere

Pass 20 Feb 2014 99,501 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 94,086 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2011 93,162 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 91,611 miles

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

rear chassis damage/repair

under body surface corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2009 88,356 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 10,000 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 10,000 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 100,000 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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J111 HLG is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J111 HLG, 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 J111 HLG registered?

J111 HLG is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 March 1995.

Is J111 HLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J111 HLG shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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