1995 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M642 JDF
1995 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/04/1995. Recorded mileage 106,969 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,969 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
M642 JDF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2025
- 106,969 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (23 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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M642 JDF Mileage History
- 08/09/2023106,205 mi
- 05/09/2024106,679 mi+474 mi
- 05/09/2024106,679 mi
- 04/09/2025106,969 mi+290 mi
- 05/09/2025106,969 mi
Average of roughly 383 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M642 JDF 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 (M642 JDF) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 September 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: Suspension (23 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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 Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis (6.”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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