Official DVLA Record

1995 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M338 FTL

M338 FTL

1995 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/02/1995. Recorded mileage 213,912 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin
1995 · Manchester
MOT Status
Valid until 04/01/2025
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
213,912 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 04/01/2025
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
1995
Engine
2495cc

M338 FTL Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2024
  • 213,912 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (2 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: 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
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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M338 FTL Mileage History

  1. 18/01/2022209,944 mi
  2. 05/01/2024213,912 mi+3,968 mi

Average of roughly 2,022 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

M338 FTL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Sept 2026, 13:43
MOT Analysis

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

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Land Rover Defender (M338 FTL) between January 2022 and January 2024.

The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 7 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.

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ADVISORY