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J12 WDC

1995 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

159,388 mi
Last recorded159,388 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 WDC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 159,388 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 156,547 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 156,512 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front bulkhead corroded close to brake master cylinder but no considered excessive

Pass 20 Dec 2022 152,996 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 148,318 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively most joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 143,546 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 137,250 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 130,722 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 126,810 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 126,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 115,741 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 115,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 106,816 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 96,880 miles

fuel tank outrigger support corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2013 88,546 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 88,546 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 83,429 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 82,580 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 81,713 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 80,463 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 78,886 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 78,886 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 77,240 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 75,364 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 73,002 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 73,002 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 WDC is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J12 WDC, 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 WDC registered?

J12 WDC is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 February 1995.

Is J12 WDC safe to buy?

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