1995 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M53 DEG
1995 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 04/01/1995. Recorded mileage 176,514 miles. MOT valid until 10/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,514 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
M53 DEG Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 176,514 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (39 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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M53 DEG Mileage History
- 20/07/2005117,311 mi
- 18/07/2006135,073 mi+17,762 mi
- 11/07/2007149,743 mi+14,670 mi
- 11/07/2007149,743 mi
- 15/07/2008162,241 mi+12,498 mi
- 24/07/2008162,244 mi+3 mi
- 20/07/2009170,766 mi+8,522 mi
- 14/07/2010177,339 mi+6,573 mi
- 17/07/2010177,339 mi
- 12/07/2011184,701 mi+7,362 mi
- 12/07/2011184,701 mi
- 16/07/2012190,416 mi+5,715 mi
- 18/07/2012190,417 mi+1 mi
- 23/07/2013195,501 mi+5,084 mi
- 16/04/2015204,156 mi+8,655 mi
- 11/04/2016133,360 mi-70,796 mi
- 12/05/2017135,637 mi+2,277 mi
- 12/05/2017135,637 mi
- 16/04/2018137,281 mi+1,644 mi
- 30/04/2019139,135 mi+1,854 mi
- 03/05/2019139,142 mi+7 mi
- 29/04/2020150,902 mi+11,760 mi
- 29/04/2020150,902 mi
- 01/05/2021155,082 mi+4,180 mi
- 30/04/2022158,346 mi+3,264 mi
- 30/04/2022158,346 mi
- 23/04/2023161,861 mi+3,515 mi
- 27/04/2024167,129 mi+5,268 mi
- 29/04/2025170,779 mi+3,650 mi
- 30/04/2025170,827 mi+48 mi
- 08/05/2026176,514 mi+5,687 mi
Average of roughly 2,846 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
M53 DEG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Land Rover Defender (M53 DEG) between July 2005 and May 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (39 issues), Brakes (25 issues), Steering (19 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 73 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingre”.
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