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1995 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · M181 DFL

M181 DFL

1995 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 16/01/1995. Recorded mileage 228,255 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 20/01/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1995
Engine
2495cc

M181 DFL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2025
  • 228,255 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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M181 DFL Mileage History

  1. 31/01/2023209,880 mi
  2. 31/01/2023209,890 mi+10 mi
  3. 30/01/2024217,327 mi+7,437 mi
  4. 21/01/2025228,255 mi+10,928 mi
  5. 21/01/2025228,255 mi

Average of roughly 9,309 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

M181 DFL MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Land Rover Discovery (M181 DFL) between January 2023 and January 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 21 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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