1995 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M597 AFF
1995 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 21 Jun 1995. Recorded mileage 131,135 miles. MOT expired on 20 Nov 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,135 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M597 AFF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2024
- 131,135 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M597 AFF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Land Rover Defender (M597 AFF) between April 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
M597 AFF Mileage History
- 25/04/2022123,747 mi
- 14/07/2023129,138 mi+5,391 mi
- 21/11/2024131,135 mi+1,997 mi
Average of roughly 2,868 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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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