1995 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M797 NOX
1995 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 26/01/1995. Recorded mileage 8,890 miles. MOT valid until 30/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 8,890 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
M797 NOX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2026
- 8,890 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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M797 NOX Mileage History
- 18/05/20231,385 mi
- 16/05/20243,897 mi+2,512 mi
- 14/05/20256,519 mi+2,622 mi
- 11/05/20268,890 mi+2,371 mi
- 11/05/20268,890 mi
Average of roughly 2,517 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M797 NOX 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 (M797 NOX) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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.
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