1995 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M216 CWV
1995 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 05 Jan 1995. Recorded mileage 180,019 miles. MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,019 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M216 CWV Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2026
- 180,019 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M216 CWV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Land Rover Defender (M216 CWV) between January 2006 and October 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 October 2026 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: Brakes (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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.
M216 CWV Mileage History
- 17/01/200659,261 mi
- 15/01/200761,838 mi+2,577 mi
- 17/01/200866,330 mi+4,492 mi
- 20/01/200969,940 mi+3,610 mi
- 14/01/201075,906 mi+5,966 mi
- 19/01/201180,305 mi+4,399 mi
- 19/01/201283,927 mi+3,622 mi
- 15/01/201384,334 mi+407 mi
- 07/10/201384,595 mi+261 mi
- 01/10/201492,842 mi+8,247 mi
- 23/09/2015100,890 mi+8,048 mi
- 21/09/2016108,475 mi+7,585 mi
- 27/09/2017117,320 mi+8,845 mi
- 03/10/2018126,922 mi+9,602 mi
- 16/10/2019134,429 mi+7,507 mi
- 16/10/2019134,429 mi
- 16/10/2020138,784 mi+4,355 mi
- 13/10/2021143,837 mi+5,053 mi
- 13/10/2022150,166 mi+6,329 mi
- 16/10/2023155,713 mi+5,547 mi
- 09/10/2024162,567 mi+6,854 mi
- 06/10/2025171,509 mi+8,942 mi
- 06/10/2026180,019 mi+8,510 mi
Average of roughly 5,829 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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