1995 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M512 XSN
1995 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 1995. Recorded mileage 114,787 miles. MOT expired on 28 Mar 2022. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Mar 2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,787 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M512 XSN Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/03/2021
- 114,787 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M512 XSN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Land Rover Defender (M512 XSN) between December 2005 and March 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 29 March 2021 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: Brakes (21 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Windscreen (12 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Steering (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 64 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced steer”.
M512 XSN Mileage History
- 13/12/200561,499 mi
- 27/11/200666,428 mi+4,929 mi
- 27/11/200772,023 mi+5,595 mi
- 29/11/200772,023 mi
- 02/12/200876,939 mi+4,916 mi
- 03/12/20087,639 mi-69,300 mi
- 07/12/200980,585 mi+72,946 mi
- 09/12/200980,585 mi
- 06/12/201084,878 mi+4,293 mi
- 06/12/201189,143 mi+4,265 mi
- 07/12/201189,150 mi+7 mi
- 03/12/201293,107 mi+3,957 mi
- 10/12/201396,980 mi+3,873 mi
- 11/12/201396,983 mi+3 mi
- 10/12/2014100,579 mi+3,596 mi
- 24/11/2015103,702 mi+3,123 mi
- 21/11/2016106,596 mi+2,894 mi
- 25/11/2016106,599 mi+3 mi
- 27/11/2017109,582 mi+2,983 mi
- 30/11/2017109,585 mi+3 mi
- 24/12/2018112,303 mi+2,718 mi
- 26/01/2019112,308 mi+5 mi
- 21/09/2019113,244 mi+936 mi
- 29/03/2021114,787 mi+1,543 mi
Average of roughly 3,485 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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.
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