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JES 1A

1995 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

130,727 mi
Last recorded130,727 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJES 1A
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 130,727 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 130,244 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 129,240 miles

Chassis outriggers showing corrrosion

Chassis showing corrosion

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 123,127 miles

Chassis showing corrosion

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 117,626 miles

front drop arm joint dust cover deteriorated

Fail 12 Apr 2016 117,606 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both front (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front drop arm joint dust cover deteriorated

Fail 1 Apr 2015 114,190 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 114,190 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 112,486 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 110,079 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2012 104,369 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 100,029 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 100,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

off side rear back plate corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2010 95,025 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 89,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 16 Feb 2009 89,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 19 Jan 2008 84,021 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 79,081 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 73,025 miles

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

Offside Inner 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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JES 1A is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 JES 1A, 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 JES 1A registered?

JES 1A is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 February 1995.

Is JES 1A safe to buy?

The MOT history for JES 1A shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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