1995 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N130 BTS
1995 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1995. Recorded mileage 115,482 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,482 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N130 BTS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 115,482 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N130 BTS 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 (N130 BTS) between December 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 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: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested due to faulty brake hose (1.2.1 (g))”; “Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))”.
N130 BTS Mileage History
- 07/12/2023114,038 mi
- 19/12/2023114,063 mi+25 mi
- 14/10/2024114,521 mi+458 mi
- 07/10/2025115,482 mi+961 mi
- 13/10/2025115,482 mi
Average of roughly 780 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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