1995 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M228 CWV
1995 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24/01/1995. Recorded mileage 185,436 miles. MOT valid until 06/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,436 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1995
- Engine
- 2495cc
M228 CWV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/06/2026
- 185,436 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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M228 CWV Mileage History
- 21/04/2022169,649 mi
- 24/04/2023177,303 mi+7,654 mi
- 08/05/2024179,013 mi+1,710 mi
- 16/05/2025183,665 mi+4,652 mi
- 08/06/2026185,436 mi+1,771 mi
Average of roughly 3,821 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M228 CWV MOT History
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 Defender (M228 CWV) between April 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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