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J700 SHW

1995 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

149,288 mi
Last recorded149,288 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ700 SHW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 149,288 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 149,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen end missing (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 149,123 miles

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 149,123 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 145,310 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 144,304 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front tyre slightly fouling on full left lock....

nearside front tyre has large nail in centre tread, tyre pressure is to low....

Fail 18 Nov 2015 144,299 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure not secured correctly (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt first joint on drop arm.... (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle n/side and o/side on full lock on trailing arms.... (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front tyre has large nail in centre tread, tyre pressure is to low....

Pass 9 Sep 2014 141,283 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 141,277 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

bonnet release cable inoperative and handle missing....(had to open behind grill.)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 133,018 miles

front tyres slightly fouling on full lock on suspension trailing arms....

Fail 3 Aug 2011 133,011 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

front tyres slightly fouling on full lock on suspension trailing arms....

Pass 6 Aug 2010 122,043 miles

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

bonnet release cable faulty

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

wiper linkage worn

Fail 5 Aug 2010 122,038 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

ADVISE ADJUSTMENT TO TRANSMISSION BRAKE +LEVER TRAVEL

BONNET RELEASE CABLE FAULTY/ PART SIEZED

BRAKE +CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBERS WORN

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

WIPER LINKAGE WORN

Pass 5 Aug 2009 101,947 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 101,914 miles

Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 82,046 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2008 82,038 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2007 56,822 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 56,822 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 49,140 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both head light aims poor

exhaust centre pipe rusty

front no/plate in poor cond.

hazzard warning tell tail of switch inop

Fail 25 Oct 2005 49,102 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front number plate damaged

oil level on minimum

power steering pipe damp under reservoir front N/S

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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J700 SHW is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 J700 SHW, 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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J700 SHW is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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