1995 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M454 KAC
1995 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 07/02/1995. Recorded mileage 139,186 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/08/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,186 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
M454 KAC Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2024
- 139,186 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (45 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
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M454 KAC Mileage History
- 11/01/200654,840 mi
- 02/01/200763,599 mi+8,759 mi
- 04/01/200871,048 mi+7,449 mi
- 07/01/200871,083 mi+35 mi
- 29/12/200877,578 mi+6,495 mi
- 02/01/201080,987 mi+3,409 mi
- 07/01/201185,113 mi+4,126 mi
- 20/12/201188,325 mi+3,212 mi
- 20/12/201292,820 mi+4,495 mi
- 20/12/201292,820 mi
- 14/12/201398,057 mi+5,237 mi
- 14/12/201398,057 mi
- 18/12/2014104,010 mi+5,953 mi
- 18/12/2014104,010 mi
- 23/12/2015111,044 mi+7,034 mi
- 19/12/2016116,329 mi+5,285 mi
- 18/12/2017124,320 mi+7,991 mi
- 18/12/2017124,320 mi
- 02/01/2019135,286 mi+10,966 mi
- 23/12/2019138,367 mi+3,081 mi
- 23/12/2019138,367 mi
- 15/12/2020138,504 mi+137 mi
- 15/12/2021138,735 mi+231 mi
- 11/07/2022138,860 mi+125 mi
- 11/07/2022138,860 mi
- 09/08/2023138,951 mi+91 mi
- 10/08/2023138,951 mi
- 29/07/2024139,186 mi+235 mi
Average of roughly 4,548 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
M454 KAC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Land Rover Defender (M454 KAC) between January 2006 and July 2024.
The record contains 20 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (45 issues), Brakes (25 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Windscreen (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 94 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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)”.
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