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JHZ 4837

1995 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,641 mi
Last recorded85,641 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2020
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHZ 4837
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2020 85,641 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 83,774 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 83,760 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member/ by the cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 83,573 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

rear silencer/tailpipe deteriorated/corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2016 82,294 miles

Nearside N/S AND O/S FRONT HUBS SLIGHT OIL LEAKS

Pass 23 Nov 2015 80,887 miles

Nearside wiper blade rubber split

Offside wiper blade rubber split

oil leak from engine

Fail 23 Nov 2015 80,887 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside wiper blade rubber split

Offside wiper blade rubber split

oil leak from engine

Pass 25 Nov 2014 79,669 miles

both front spheres leaking

slight corrosion n/s/front outer rigger

various engine oil leaks

Pass 21 Dec 2013 79,106 miles

slight corrosion to n/s/front outer riger

Pass 4 Dec 2012 78,742 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 78,742 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

major oil leak dip stick tube broken

Pass 9 Aug 2011 77,936 miles

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

engine noisy (knocking)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 77,936 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 76,619 miles

Oil leak

slight misshape in n/s/rear tyre

Fail 13 Jul 2010 76,543 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight misshape in n/s/rear tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2009 75,020 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 75,020 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 59,843 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT HUBS LEAKING OIL.

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2007 67,332 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 65,140 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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JHZ 4837 is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JHZ 4837, 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 JHZ 4837 registered?

JHZ 4837 is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 November 1995.

Is JHZ 4837 safe to buy?

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