1995 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M217 CRL
1995 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 05 Apr 1995. Recorded mileage 134,752 miles. MOT expired on 04 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,752 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M217 CRL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/11/2025
- 134,752 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
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M217 CRL 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 (M217 CRL) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 November 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
M217 CRL Mileage History
- 13/10/2022132,151 mi
- 05/10/2023133,313 mi+1,162 mi
- 05/11/2024134,576 mi+1,263 mi
- 05/11/2025134,752 mi+176 mi
Average of roughly 849 miles per year across 4 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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