1995 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M561 ENJ
1995 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/05/1995. Recorded mileage 59,704 miles. MOT valid until 13/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,704 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
M561 ENJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 59,704 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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M561 ENJ Mileage History
- 10/08/202359,704 mi
- 09/08/202459,704 mi
- 14/08/202459,710 mi+6 mi
- 21/07/202559,704 mi-6 mi
- 15/10/202559,704 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
M561 ENJ 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 (M561 ENJ) between August 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2025 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: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 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: “Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))”.
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