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J12 AXE

1995 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

152,956 mi
Last recorded152,956 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 AXE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 152,956 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 152,955 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 148,299 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 148,299 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 143,286 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 143,286 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 137,535 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 137,535 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 137,001 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 132,595 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 132,595 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 128,008 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 117,002 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 111,688 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 110,083 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 110,083 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 109,401 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 109,392 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 105,379 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 124,675 miles

Centre Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 124,675 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 118,240 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 118,240 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2007 111,994 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 May 2007 111,994 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 106,992 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 106,992 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside 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 Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2005 101,458 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2005 101,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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J12 AXE is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 J12 AXE, 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 J12 AXE registered?

J12 AXE is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1995.

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