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N384 WMS

1995 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,872 mi
Last recorded90,872 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN384 WMS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2009 90,872 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 90,860 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 20 Mar 2008 87,253 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2008 87,253 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2007 82,412 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 82,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 75,948 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 75,935 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.C4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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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N384 WMS is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N384 WMS, 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 N384 WMS registered?

N384 WMS is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 November 1995.

Is N384 WMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N384 WMS shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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