1995 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N113 CSR
1995 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14 Nov 1995. Recorded mileage 184,419 miles. MOT expired on 23 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,419 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N113 CSR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2025
- 184,419 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
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N113 CSR MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Land Rover Defender (N113 CSR) between May 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 33 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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.
N113 CSR Mileage History
- 27/05/2022180,276 mi
- 23/05/2023180,939 mi+663 mi
- 31/05/2024183,307 mi+2,368 mi
- 25/08/2025184,419 mi+1,112 mi
Average of roughly 1,276 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
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