1995 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M130 LWK

The 1995 Land Rover Defender presents a stable roadworthiness trend, with the most recent test on 14 February 2026 at 230,919 miles returning a clean pass and no defects recorded. Across the five available MOT entries from March 2022 to February 2026, the vehicle passed every examination without advisories, indicating consistent upkeep and no escalating mechanical or structural concerns over the period. The recorded mileage rose from 218,565 in the 7 March 2022 test to 230,919 by February 2026, an accumulation of 12,354 miles across roughly four years. That equates to near 3,100 miles per annum, well below the 7,449-mile yearly average implied by the vehicle's 31-year life, and the absence of any test gaps or sudden jumps points to gentle, regular use rather than hard commercial duty. The DVSA history is sparse in faults but clean, showing no flagged wear on consumables or major assemblies. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of chassis outriggers, bulkhead, and spring hangers for corrosion, as a 1995 Defender of this age commonly suffers structural rust unseen in a pass-only record. The beam axles, leaf spring bushes, and brake calipers warrant physical checks for binding or fatigue despite the absence of advisories. Given the low annual mileage, drivetrain seals and brake lines may have aged through inactivity rather than wear. The maintenance pattern implies a careful owner who addressed issues pre-test, yet no MOT entry can confirm component condition between tests. Verify service receipts and inspect underneath before purchase.