The road tax status for M537 FWV is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for M537 FWV?

The MOT for M537 FWV is valid and due for renewal on or before 13 August 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of M537 FWV?

The recorded mileage for M537 FWV is 305,346 km, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is M537 FWV ULEZ compliant?

No, M537 FWV does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1995 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M537 FWV

M537 FWV

1995 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1995. Recorded mileage 305,346 km. MOT valid until 13/08/2027.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1995 · Manchester
MOT Status: Valid until 13/08/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Odometer: 305,346 km
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Odometer: 305,346 km
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1995
Engine: 2500cc

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M537 FWV Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
305,346 km recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring steering items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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M537 FWV Odometer History

28/02/2023284,329 km
06/03/2024292,749 km+8,420 km
08/03/2024292,749 km
15/08/2025297,662 km+4,913 km
06/08/2026305,346 km+7,684 km

Average of roughly 6,118 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

M537 FWV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 Sept 2026, 03:12

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Land Rover Defender (M537 FWV) between February 2023 and August 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 06 August 2026 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: Steering (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 21 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 Front Lower Steering box has relative movement to chassis/bodywork Tie bar bolts loose / steering box to chassis”; “Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”.

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