1995 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M442 RKR
1995 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24 Mar 1995. Recorded mileage 163,481 miles. MOT expired on 18 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,481 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M442 RKR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2025
- 163,481 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.
M442 RKR MOT History
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 (M442 RKR) between December 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
M442 RKR Mileage History
- 14/12/2022163,290 mi
- 16/01/2023163,356 mi+66 mi
- 29/04/2024163,445 mi+89 mi
- 19/05/2025163,481 mi+36 mi
Average of roughly 79 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
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