1995 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N681 FPW
1995 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 15 Nov 1995. Recorded mileage 203,296 miles. MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 203,296 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N681 FPW Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2026
- 203,296 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (32 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N681 FPW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Land Rover Defender (N681 FPW) between October 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 23 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (32 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Steering (12 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 58 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: “Nearside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top nut (5.3.2 (a) (i))”.
N681 FPW Mileage History
- 30/10/2006113,994 mi
- 01/11/2006113,994 mi
- 22/10/2007120,943 mi+6,949 mi
- 28/10/2008129,186 mi+8,243 mi
- 29/10/2008129,186 mi
- 20/10/2009135,347 mi+6,161 mi
- 22/10/2009135,347 mi
- 21/10/2010141,064 mi+5,717 mi
- 07/03/2011141,338 mi+274 mi
- 14/02/2012142,253 mi+915 mi
- 14/02/2012142,253 mi
- 19/02/2013145,244 mi+2,991 mi
- 17/02/2014148,360 mi+3,116 mi
- 18/02/2015151,810 mi+3,450 mi
- 08/03/2016163,189 mi+11,379 mi
- 08/03/2016163,189 mi
- 07/07/2018174,998 mi+11,809 mi
- 13/08/2019180,604 mi+5,606 mi
- 25/09/2019180,607 mi+3 mi
- 26/09/2019180,607 mi
- 03/09/2020185,778 mi+5,171 mi
- 05/09/2020185,782 mi+4 mi
- 29/11/2021187,286 mi+1,504 mi
- 01/12/2021187,286 mi
- 27/01/2023191,399 mi+4,113 mi
- 05/02/2024196,561 mi+5,162 mi
- 13/03/2025200,683 mi+4,122 mi
- 16/02/2026203,188 mi+2,505 mi
- 23/02/2026203,296 mi+108 mi
Average of roughly 4,623 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
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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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