1995 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M548 KAC
1995 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1995. Recorded mileage 135,331 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/03/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,331 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
M548 KAC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2025
- 135,331 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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M548 KAC Mileage History
- 26/02/2024130,032 mi
- 15/03/2024130,064 mi+32 mi
- 16/03/2024130,984 mi+920 mi
- 18/03/2024130,176 mi-808 mi
- 11/03/2025135,331 mi+5,155 mi
Average of roughly 5,108 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
M548 KAC 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 (M548 KAC) between February 2024 and March 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1”; “Steering wheel retaining device missing 1 Of 6 (2.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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