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J19 LWS

1995 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

81,682 mi
Last recorded81,682 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ19 LWS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 81,682 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 80,877 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 79,775 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 78,545 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 76,641 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 75,497 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 74,247 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside rear upper suspension A frame bush slightly deteriorated.

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2011 72,586 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2011 72,586 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2010 70,338 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 66,814 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 65,950 miles

front offside wheel rim is of diffrent off set to other rims

Pass 22 Feb 2007 62,681 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 62,681 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 60,688 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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J19 LWS is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 J19 LWS, 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 J19 LWS registered?

J19 LWS is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is J19 LWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J19 LWS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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