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1995 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M521 LHB

M521 LHB

1995 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 21/03/1995. Recorded mileage 224,418 miles. MOT valid until 18/09/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 18/09/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1995
Engine
2495cc

M521 LHB Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2025
  • 224,418 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
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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M521 LHB Mileage History

  1. 03/08/2022220,381 mi
  2. 19/09/2023220,489 mi+108 mi
  3. 13/09/2024220,968 mi+479 mi
  4. 16/09/2025224,418 mi+3,450 mi
  5. 16/09/2025224,418 mi

Average of roughly 1,293 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

M521 LHB 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.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Land Rover Defender (M521 LHB) between August 2022 and September 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 16 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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