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J16 DSM

1995 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

136,119 mi
Last recorded136,119 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Range Rover133,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 DSM
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 136,119 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion to underside and suspension components

Pass 21 Feb 2024 136,103 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all Brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion Too all brake discs

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2022 136,085 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))

general under body corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2021 134,645 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Fail 12 Oct 2021 134,642 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general under body corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2020 134,443 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 131,860 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 131,856 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 125,213 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

plastic sill protectors fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2018 125,203 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

plastic sill protectors fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2017 124,006 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 122,833 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 122,833 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 121,145 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 119,037 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 116,005 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 113,492 miles

o/s/f driveshaft oil seal leaking

rear suspension air bags deteriorated

slight play in steering box

Pass 26 Aug 2010 110,683 miles

chassis corroded

o/s/f tyre on limit

Fail 26 Aug 2010 110,683 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chassis corroded

o/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 26 Aug 2009 107,280 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

o/s/f driveshaft oil seal leaking

Fail 24 Aug 2009 107,280 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

o/s/f driveshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 18 Jul 2008 102,008 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 98,597 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 98,586 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

track rod ends worn

Pass 29 Mar 2006 94,813 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

UNEVEN FRONT TYRE WEAR

oil leak

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?

Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
178,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,735
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 26,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,118
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J16 DSM is a 1995 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1995 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 133,597 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Range Rover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J16 DSM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 31 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J16 DSM is a 1995 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 December 1995.

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