1995 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M173 DCL
1995 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 15 Jun 1995. Recorded mileage 60,265 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,265 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M173 DCL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2026
- 60,265 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M173 DCL 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 (M173 DCL) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 June 2026 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: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Driver's door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))”; “Central Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”.
M173 DCL Mileage History
- 06/06/202459,158 mi
- 17/06/202559,770 mi+612 mi
- 24/06/202559,771 mi+1 mi
- 09/06/202660,265 mi+494 mi
- 12/06/202660,265 mi
Average of roughly 549 miles per year across 5 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: Average
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- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
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