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J9 RRG

1995 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

169,754 mi
Last recorded169,754 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 RRG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 169,754 miles

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various locations also coated with underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 3 May 2013 167,875 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal stiff

Fail 29 Apr 2013 167,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal stiff

Pass 21 Apr 2012 167,830 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 167,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 167,560 miles

nearside and offside front hubs slight oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2011 167,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

nearside and offside front hubs slight oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2010 166,288 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 164,453 miles

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

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

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

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

steering damper nearside bush worn

Fail 18 Mar 2009 164,448 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

steering damper nearside bush worn

Pass 1 Mar 2008 163,799 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 159,311 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 154,248 miles

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

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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J9 RRG is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J9 RRG, 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

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What year was J9 RRG registered?

J9 RRG is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is J9 RRG safe to buy?

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