1995 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M402 APO
1995 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1995. Recorded mileage 105,979 miles. MOT valid until 29/11/2026. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,979 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1995
- Engine
- 2495cc
M402 APO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2025
- 105,979 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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M402 APO Mileage History
- 15/11/202299,143 mi
- 13/11/2023101,737 mi+2,594 mi
- 30/11/2023101,742 mi+5 mi
- 27/11/2024104,213 mi+2,471 mi
- 17/11/2025105,979 mi+1,766 mi
Average of roughly 2,274 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M402 APO 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 (M402 APO) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 November 2025 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: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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