CarVerify

Free Car Check

J606 GAL

1995 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,126 mi
Last recorded98,126 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ606 GAL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 98,126 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 96,122 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 94,924 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 94,924 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 93,491 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 92,564 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 92,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 90,946 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 88,919 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 83,225 miles

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

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

Nearside Front not repaired correctly within 30 cm of body mounting

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 83,210 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front not repaired correctly within 30 cm of body mounting

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 81,764 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 80,252 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 79,321 miles

All 4 Coil Springs Corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe To Flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Oil Leak

Fail 27 Oct 2015 79,321 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front Pipe (7.1.2)

Indicator tell tale inoperative Hazard Light Warning Light Inop (1.4.A.2a)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal Lower Seal (2.3.3b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

All 4 Coil Springs Corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe To Flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Oil Leak

Smoke Test Not Carried Out Due To Exhaust

Pass 20 Nov 2014 77,977 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 76,051 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 76,041 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both front brake disc backing plates corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2012 72,032 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 69,915 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2011 69,915 miles

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2010 68,627 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r axle stop missing, underside corroded,

Fail 26 Nov 2010 68,627 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Oil leak

o/s/r axle stop missing, underside corroded,

Pass 26 Nov 2009 67,599 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r axle bump stop missing

Fail 26 Nov 2009 67,599 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/r axle bump stop missing

Pass 2 Dec 2008 66,340 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 66,340 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 65,268 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 63,293 miles

diesel injector pipes corroding

Pass 25 Nov 2005 61,252 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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J606 GAL is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J606 GAL, 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

How do I check the history of J606 GAL?

You can check the full history of J606 GAL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J606 GAL registered?

J606 GAL is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is J606 GAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J606 GAL shows 30 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J606 GAL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J606 GAL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.