1995 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M558 DRL
1995 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/07/1995. Recorded mileage 76,046 miles. MOT valid until 19/08/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,046 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
M558 DRL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2026
- 76,046 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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M558 DRL Mileage History
- 31/07/202475,041 mi
- 15/07/202575,506 mi+465 mi
- 22/07/202575,506 mi
- 20/08/202676,045 mi+539 mi
- 20/08/202676,046 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 489 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M558 DRL 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 (M558 DRL) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust holed where it meats back box section (8.2.2.1 (”; “Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mou”.
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