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J200 GER

1995 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

137,948 mi
Last recorded137,948 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ200 GER
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 137,948 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 136,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 133,785 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output On both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 129,542 miles

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded On both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded On both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 126,950 miles

Front Disc brake dust cover

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both track rod ends on n/s front and rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drop arm has slight play and rubber gator split

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame ball joint has slight play On rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 124,780 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 123,032 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 123,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2018 119,193 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 114,548 miles

front pads wearing low

front pads wearing low

Pass 5 Sep 2016 111,304 miles

Oil leak rear axle oil leak ()

Pass 9 Sep 2015 107,648 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 103,477 miles

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

advise head lamps poor pattern

Pass 1 May 2013 98,541 miles

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

general/surface/corrosion/on/underbody/advised/treatment.

Fail 24 Apr 2013 98,384 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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Pass 18 Apr 2012 94,759 miles

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

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

general/surface/corrosion/on/underbody/advised/treatment.

Pass 20 Apr 2011 89,639 miles

Oil leak

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Fail 20 Apr 2011 89,639 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

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Fail 19 Apr 2011 89,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front steering idler cover is split

Pass 20 Apr 2010 84,018 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 83,228 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside spotlight does not come on with main beam

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 83,228 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside spotlight does not come on with main beam

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 81,466 miles

near side rear of side rear outrigers corroderd

of side passing mirror crackted

of side rear near side rear brake pipe furreles rusting

oil leaks from trasfer boxe

play on foot brake pivot bushe

rear crosse member rusting

this vehicle have been exsisveley under sealed due to major welding reapaires

Fail 30 Jul 2008 81,464 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

near side rear of side rear outrigers corroderd

of side passing mirror crackted

of side rear near side rear brake pipe furreles rusting

oil leaks from trasfer boxe

play on foot brake pivot bushe

rear crosse member rusting

this vehicle have been exsisveley under sealed due to major welding reapaires

Pass 2 Aug 2007 80,342 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 80,342 miles

Centre Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wear on fron brake discs rear cross member splite and corroded req attension near side tractor housing leaking req attension in due cours

Pass 9 Aug 2006 77,637 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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J200 GER is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 J200 GER, 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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J200 GER is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 1995.

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