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K21 CEP

1995 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

171,123 mi
Last recorded171,123 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK21 CEP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 171,123 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 143,909 miles

n/s track rod end boot split.

o/s front track rod end boot split.

Fail 22 Dec 2011 143,909 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s track rod end boot split.

o/s front track rod end boot split.

Pass 14 Jan 2010 124,650 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 124,650 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2008 114,552 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 114,552 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 103,683 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 103,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 93,685 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 84,018 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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K21 CEP is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 K21 CEP, 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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K21 CEP is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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