1995 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N101 CBS
1995 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 1995. Recorded mileage 256,483 miles. MOT valid until 08 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 256,483 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N101 CBS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2025
- 256,483 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N101 CBS 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 (N101 CBS) between August 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 December 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: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Rear Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached rear (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
N101 CBS Mileage History
- 05/08/2022253,734 mi
- 15/08/2022254,034 mi+300 mi
- 09/12/2024256,366 mi+2,332 mi
- 09/12/2024256,366 mi
- 09/12/2025256,483 mi+117 mi
Average of roughly 822 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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