Official DVLA Record

1995 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M291 UDT

M291 UDT

1995 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 03/01/1995. Recorded mileage 111,658 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin
1995 · Manchester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 01/05/2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
111,658 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 01/05/2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1995
Engine
2495cc

M291 UDT Key Findings

  • 22 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 03/05/2022
  • 111,658 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (32 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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M291 UDT Mileage History

  1. 14/10/200566,061 mi
  2. 14/10/200566,061 mi
  3. 26/10/200671,597 mi+5,536 mi
  4. 05/11/200777,530 mi+5,933 mi
  5. 06/11/200777,530 mi
  6. 29/10/200884,219 mi+6,689 mi
  7. 07/09/200988,544 mi+4,325 mi
  8. 07/09/200988,544 mi
  9. 07/09/201089,613 mi+1,069 mi
  10. 20/08/201190,247 mi+634 mi
  11. 17/08/201290,789 mi+542 mi
  12. 19/08/201391,203 mi+414 mi
  13. 07/08/201494,745 mi+3,542 mi
  14. 22/08/201598,122 mi+3,377 mi
  15. 13/08/2016100,669 mi+2,547 mi
  16. 22/08/2017103,331 mi+2,662 mi
  17. 14/08/2018105,424 mi+2,093 mi
  18. 14/08/2018105,424 mi
  19. 16/08/2019107,304 mi+1,880 mi
  20. 13/08/2020108,714 mi+1,410 mi
  21. 25/11/2021111,595 mi+2,881 mi
  22. 03/05/2022111,658 mi+63 mi

Average of roughly 2,755 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.

M291 UDT MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 15:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Land Rover Defender (M291 UDT) between October 2005 and May 2022.

The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 03 May 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (32 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 54 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: “Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.

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