1995 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N535 BVW
1995 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 21/12/1995. Recorded mileage 213,781 miles. MOT valid until 23/11/2026. Taxed until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 213,781 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1995
- Engine
- 2495cc
N535 BVW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2025
- 213,781 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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N535 BVW Mileage History
- 18/10/2023205,169 mi
- 16/10/2024210,271 mi+5,102 mi
- 14/11/2024210,294 mi+23 mi
- 12/11/2025213,781 mi+3,487 mi
- 24/11/2025213,781 mi
Average of roughly 4,095 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N535 BVW 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 (N535 BVW) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Fuel system component leaking engine bay area (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”.
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