1995 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M923 BMA
1995 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/04/1995. Recorded mileage 271,273 miles. MOT valid until 18/05/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 271,273 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
M923 BMA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2026
- 271,273 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
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M923 BMA Mileage History
- 10/07/2024270,065 mi
- 12/07/2024270,065 mi
- 11/07/2025270,759 mi+694 mi
- 18/07/2025270,790 mi+31 mi
- 20/05/2026271,273 mi+483 mi
Average of roughly 650 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M923 BMA 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 (M923 BMA) between July 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 May 2026 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: Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting ne”; “Offside Front Steering linkage likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”.
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