The road tax status for M290 EEC is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for M290 EEC?

The MOT for M290 EEC is valid and due for renewal on or before 9 October 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of M290 EEC?

The recorded mileage for M290 EEC is 82,925 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is M290 EEC ULEZ compliant?

No, M290 EEC does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1995 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M290 EEC

M290 EEC

1995 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 03/01/1995. Recorded mileage 82,925 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1995 · Manchester
MOT Status: Valid until 09/10/2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 82,925 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

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Valid until 09/10/2025

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Mileage: 82,925 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1995
Engine: 2495cc

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M290 EEC Key Findings

3 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 11/10/2024
82,925 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (67%)

! Older vehicle

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M290 EEC Mileage History

15/07/202378,634 mi
02/10/202482,905 mi+4,271 mi
11/10/202482,925 mi+20 mi

Average of roughly 3,452 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

M290 EEC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 9 Sept 2026, 16:48

MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Land Rover Defender (M290 EEC) between July 2023 and October 2024.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 11 October 2024 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: Lighting (7 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.

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