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K1 KWV

1995 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,020 mi
Last recorded116,020 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK1 KWV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 116,020 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 116,010 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 116,010 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at tie bar mount on axle. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at tie bar mount outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 116,010 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at tie bar mount on axle. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at tie bar mount outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 116,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 115,198 miles

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Under vehicle undersealed

Fail 14 Jan 2015 115,198 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Under vehicle undersealed

Fail 12 Dec 2014 114,869 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

swivel hubs leaking

Pass 5 Aug 2013 112,078 miles

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

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

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

battery box at nearside corroded but not affecting vehicle structure

Pass 23 Aug 2012 107,975 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 103,966 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2010 100,528 miles

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 100,000 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Jan 2010 100,000 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Nov 2009 100,004 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 100,008 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 100,006 miles

b/s rear brake disc inner surfaces getting quite rusty

Fail 15 Dec 2007 100,006 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

b/s rear brake disc inner surfaces getting quite rusty

Pass 2 Dec 2006 96,898 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

various rubber exhaust mountings quite perished

Fail 2 Dec 2006 96,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

various rubber exhaust mountings quite perished

Pass 3 Dec 2005 89,334 miles

b/s rear brake discs surfaces getting quite corroded

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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K1 KWV is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K1 KWV, 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 K1 KWV registered?

K1 KWV is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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