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J1 THF

1995 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

199,458 mi
Last recorded199,458 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 THF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 199,458 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 197,610 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 197,414 miles

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 195,971 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 195,376 miles

under body rust

Pass 25 Jan 2022 194,275 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 193,522 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 192,729 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 191,269 miles

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

general condition

Pass 4 Oct 2017 189,807 miles

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 187,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine fuel injector return rubber pipes deteriorating

offside rear tyre wearing low

oil leak

over size wheels fitted

slight oil leaking on nearside and offside front hubs inners

spare wheel on rear door loose but not insecure

Fail 28 Sep 2016 187,282 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine fuel injector return rubber pipes deteriorating

offside rear tyre wearing low

oil leak

over size wheels fitted

slight oil leaking on nearside and offside front hubs inners

spare wheel on rear door loose but not insecure

Pass 5 Oct 2015 184,996 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

nearside and offside rear shocks outer casing

slight play in at steering wheel

Pass 27 Aug 2014 182,423 miles

General condition represents age of vehicle

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2014 182,401 miles

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

General condition represents age of vehicle

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2013 180,341 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 177,392 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 174,804 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 171,975 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 169,147 miles

Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 169,147 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 116,650 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 160,268 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 148,305 miles
Pass 28 May 2005 137,894 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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J1 THF is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 J1 THF, 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 J1 THF registered?

J1 THF is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 March 1995.

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