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J6 MOO

1995 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

122,538 mi
Last recorded122,538 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 MOO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 122,538 miles

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

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 121,677 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear trailing arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank corroded. tank guard corroded

fuel tank mounting corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2024 120,514 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 118,563 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

no reverse light

Pass 14 Jun 2022 116,353 miles

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 114,171 miles

Nearside Front hub oil seal slight misting of oil

Nearside seat box showing signs of corrosion

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

Rear cross member showing signs of corrosion

steering damper bushes deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2020 112,273 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 109,730 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 107,357 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 104,573 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 100,692 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 96,826 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 93,628 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 89,147 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 84,067 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 78,131 miles

Heavy surface corrosion to rear crossmember,tow bar prescribed area

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

Oil leak

Slight front brake imbalance

Fail 30 Jun 2010 72,918 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

perishing to all four tyres

Pass 30 Jun 2010 72,918 miles

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

perishing to all four tyres

Pass 2 Jul 2009 65,995 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Slight front brake imbalance

Fail 2 Jul 2009 65,995 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Slight front brake imbalance

Pass 26 Jun 2008 59,943 miles

surface perishing to nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2007 54,450 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 26 Jun 2006 49,153 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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J6 MOO is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 J6 MOO, 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 J6 MOO registered?

J6 MOO is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 June 1995.

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