1995 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · M397 LYO
1995 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 29 Mar 1995. Recorded mileage 35,961 miles. MOT expired on 09 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,961 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M397 LYO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 35,961 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.
M397 LYO 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 (M397 LYO) between November 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
M397 LYO Mileage History
- 10/11/202233,982 mi
- 26/10/202334,532 mi+550 mi
- 05/11/202435,132 mi+600 mi
- 21/10/202535,961 mi+829 mi
- 21/10/202535,961 mi
Average of roughly 672 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
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