1995 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · M590 AJC
1995 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 13 Jan 1995. Recorded mileage 222,204 miles. MOT expired on 17 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 222,204 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M590 AJC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2025
- 222,204 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M590 AJC 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 (M590 AJC) between June 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 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: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer”; “Headlamp not working on main beam BOTH headlights (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))”.
M590 AJC Mileage History
- 27/06/2023202,868 mi
- 04/06/2024210,965 mi+8,097 mi
- 05/06/2024210,985 mi+20 mi
- 07/07/2025222,086 mi+11,101 mi
- 19/08/2025222,204 mi+118 mi
Average of roughly 9,007 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
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