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J222 MSL

1995 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

138,339 mi
Last recorded138,339 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ222 MSL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 138,339 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

general underbody and chassis corrosion

Fail 3 Dec 2025 138,331 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

general underbody and chassis corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2025 137,365 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

general underbody and chassis corrosion

Fail 16 Dec 2024 137,355 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

general underbody and chassis corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2023 136,384 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2022 134,728 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 133,790 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear link (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Underside covered in sealant

Pass 11 Dec 2020 137,367 miles

steering rack damper bushes perishing

vehicle has been under sealed

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 130,802 miles

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

Surface corrosion to rear chassis

Welding repairs to chassis

Pass 6 Nov 2018 129,111 miles

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

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

welding repairs to chassi

Pass 15 Dec 2017 126,570 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 126,570 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 126,030 miles

Oil leaks

Pass 21 Apr 2015 123,195 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 123,195 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 121,066 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 121,066 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2013 117,082 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 112,064 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2012 113,064 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2011 109,451 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 105,902 miles

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 8 Jul 2009 102,801 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Slight oil leak from front hubs

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 6 Jul 2009 102,801 miles

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Slight oil leak from front hubs

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 1 Jul 2008 99,221 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 95,084 miles

see test no 872412397104

Fail 11 Jul 2007 95,071 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

front seats runners/mountings worn.slight play steering box.

Pass 7 Jul 2006 87,400 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 87,388 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Pass 6 Jul 2005 79,810 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 79,796 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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J222 MSL is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J222 MSL, 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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J222 MSL is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 March 1995.

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