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1995 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M131 LKV

M131 LKV

1995 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1995. Recorded mileage 177,506 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 08/05/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1995
Engine
2495cc

M131 LKV Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2025
  • 177,506 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
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M131 LKV Mileage History

  1. 17/12/2021176,338 mi
  2. 20/12/2021176,340 mi+2 mi
  3. 17/03/2023176,893 mi+553 mi
  4. 09/05/2025177,506 mi+613 mi

Average of roughly 344 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

M131 LKV MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Land Rover Defender (M131 LKV) between December 2021 and May 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 09 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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