1995 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N951 BRX
1995 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 1995. Recorded mileage 226,102 miles. MOT expired on 06 Oct 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 226,102 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N951 BRX Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2022
- 226,102 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.
N951 BRX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Land Rover Defender (N951 BRX) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working unithas corroded broken pins in side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
N951 BRX Mileage History
- 21/09/2022226,096 mi
- 22/09/2022226,102 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 2,378 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
Worn valve cover gaskets, oil pan gaskets, and crankshaft seals cause persistent oil leaks. The rear main seal is particularly prone on later Puma models.
- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
Corroded bulkhead earthing points and deteriorating wiring harnesses cause intermittent electrical faults including flickering lights, false warnings, and central locking failures.
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