1995 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L90 SAO
1995 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 1995. Recorded mileage 204,589 miles. MOT valid until 12 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 204,589 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L90 SAO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 204,589 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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L90 SAO Mileage History
- 05/03/2022199,016 mi
- 02/08/2023200,374 mi+1,358 mi
- 05/08/2024200,574 mi+200 mi
- 14/10/2025204,589 mi+4,015 mi
Average of roughly 1,543 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
L90 SAO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Land Rover Defender (L90 SAO) between March 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 17 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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.
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