Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid

1995 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M730 MHX

M730 MHX

1995 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 27/01/1995. Recorded mileage 78,828 miles. MOT valid until 19/02/2027.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin
1995 · Manchester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 19/02/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
78,828 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 19/02/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1995
Engine
2495cc

M730 MHX Key Findings

  • 29 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2026
  • 78,828 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 12 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (29 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
! Older vehicle
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M730 MHX Mileage History

  1. 30/05/200648,180 mi
  2. 03/06/200648,180 mi
  3. 18/05/200750,514 mi+2,334 mi
  4. 18/05/200750,514 mi
  5. 22/05/200852,524 mi+2,010 mi
  6. 30/05/200852,524 mi
  7. 20/10/200955,886 mi+3,362 mi
  8. 29/11/201058,807 mi+2,921 mi
  9. 29/11/201058,807 mi
  10. 03/12/201264,082 mi+5,275 mi
  11. 14/11/201385,218 mi+21,136 mi
  12. 23/11/201385,219 mi+1 mi
  13. 13/11/201467,676 mi-17,543 mi
  14. 19/11/201467,676 mi
  15. 21/10/201569,134 mi+1,458 mi
  16. 22/10/201569,134 mi
  17. 18/10/201671,659 mi+2,525 mi
  18. 20/10/201671,659 mi
  19. 31/10/201773,032 mi+1,373 mi
  20. 06/11/201773,032 mi
  21. 31/10/201875,788 mi+2,756 mi
  22. 21/11/201875,788 mi
  23. 29/11/201875,788 mi
  24. 04/12/201976,907 mi+1,119 mi
  25. 04/12/202077,440 mi+533 mi
  26. 27/11/202178,078 mi+638 mi
  27. 24/11/202278,687 mi+609 mi
  28. 16/02/202678,802 mi+115 mi
  29. 20/02/202678,828 mi+26 mi

Average of roughly 1,553 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

M730 MHX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 22:09
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Land Rover Defender (M730 MHX) between May 2006 and February 2026.

The record contains 17 passes and 12 failures.

The most recent test on 20 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (29 issues), Brakes (26 issues), Suspension (23 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 74 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 Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.”; “Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 ”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 ”.

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