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J90 HHY

1995 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,289 mi
Last recorded159,289 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ90 HHY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 159,289 miles

vehicle modified for off road use

Pass 18 Mar 2025 155,846 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

vehicle modified for off road use

Pass 14 Jul 2023 154,030 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 154,030 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 154,030 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

bonnet secondary catch is missing

Fail 14 Jul 2021 154,030 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure nut missing and bolt is loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

bonnet secondary catch is missing

Pass 1 Jul 2020 144,644 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 144,635 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2017 140,532 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 140,531 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 137,913 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drag link end (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drag link end (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion centre (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 136,786 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 136,786 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 130,931 miles

Both UJ's in front propshaft have play

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 130,931 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both UJ's in front propshaft have play

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 124,428 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 118,715 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 111,958 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 111,958 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 104,697 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 104,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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J90 HHY is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J90 HHY, 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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J90 HHY is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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