1995 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M262 FEW
1995 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 09 Mar 1995. Recorded mileage 123,155 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,155 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M262 FEW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 123,155 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M262 FEW 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 (M262 FEW) between September 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 July 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: Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”.
M262 FEW Mileage History
- 27/09/2023116,790 mi
- 25/09/2024117,118 mi+328 mi
- 26/09/2024117,120 mi+2 mi
- 24/07/2025118,559 mi+1,439 mi
- 29/07/2026123,155 mi+4,596 mi
Average of roughly 2,244 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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