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1995 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M974 GFL

M974 GFL

1995 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13/07/1995. Recorded mileage 135,266 miles. MOT valid until 17/12/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 17/12/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1995
Engine
2495cc

M974 GFL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2025
  • 135,266 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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M974 GFL Mileage History

  1. 21/03/2022133,577 mi
  2. 30/03/2022133,578 mi+1 mi
  3. 23/03/2023134,834 mi+1,256 mi
  4. 04/12/2025135,255 mi+421 mi
  5. 18/12/2025135,266 mi+11 mi

Average of roughly 451 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

M974 GFL 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 (M974 GFL) between March 2022 and December 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 18 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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