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1995 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M973 NPJ

M973 NPJ

1995 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13/01/1995. Recorded mileage 121,893 miles. MOT valid until 25/11/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 25/11/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1995
Engine
2495cc

M973 NPJ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2025
  • 121,893 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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M973 NPJ Mileage History

  1. 25/11/2022119,234 mi
  2. 25/11/2022119,235 mi+1 mi
  3. 21/11/2023120,486 mi+1,251 mi
  4. 20/11/2024121,232 mi+746 mi
  5. 11/11/2025121,893 mi+661 mi

Average of roughly 898 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

M973 NPJ 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 Defender (M973 NPJ) between November 2022 and November 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 11 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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