The road tax status for N270 FCR is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for N270 FCR?

The MOT for N270 FCR is valid and due for renewal on or before 6 November 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of N270 FCR?

The recorded mileage for N270 FCR is 251,543 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is N270 FCR ULEZ compliant?

No, N270 FCR does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1995 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N270 FCR

N270 FCR

1995 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14 Dec 1995. Recorded mileage 251,543 miles. MOT valid until 06 Nov 2026.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1995 · Newcastle
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 06 Nov 2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 251,543 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

1995

Engine

2495cc

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N270 FCR Key Findings

32 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
251,543 miles recorded at latest MOT
13 historical MOT failures
9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (51 mentions)

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N270 FCR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Nov 2026, 00:28

MOT Analysis

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32 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Land Rover Defender (N270 FCR) between November 2005 and November 2025.

The record contains 19 passes and 13 failures.

The most recent test on 07 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (51 issues), Steering (22 issues), Brakes (21 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Bodywork (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 132 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: “Rear Passenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that exhaust fumes lead to a danger to health of pe”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Wiper”.

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N270 FCR Mileage History

01/11/2005123,973 mi
24/11/2006141,310 mi+17,337 mi
27/11/2006141,310 mi
03/01/2008153,552 mi+12,242 mi
03/01/2008153,552 mi
03/04/2009170,551 mi+16,999 mi
06/04/2009170,551 mi
28/10/2011182,259 mi+11,708 mi
04/07/2012189,056 mi+6,797 mi
11/07/2012189,100 mi+44 mi
31/07/2013192,588 mi+3,488 mi
05/08/2013192,589 mi+1 mi
03/03/2015196,364 mi+3,775 mi
23/03/2015196,364 mi
19/04/2016200,818 mi+4,454 mi
28/04/2016200,825 mi+7 mi
10/04/2017206,534 mi+5,709 mi
19/04/2017206,613 mi+79 mi
19/04/2018210,758 mi+4,145 mi
26/04/2018210,765 mi+7 mi
26/04/2018210,765 mi
25/04/2019216,831 mi+6,066 mi
26/04/2019216,838 mi+7 mi
24/10/2020226,726 mi+9,888 mi
29/10/2020226,730 mi+4 mi
27/10/2021232,027 mi+5,297 mi
02/11/2022237,574 mi+5,547 mi
01/11/2023242,579 mi+5,005 mi
23/10/2024246,965 mi+4,386 mi
04/11/2024246,965 mi
03/11/2025251,536 mi+4,571 mi
07/11/2025251,543 mi+7 mi

Average of roughly 6,373 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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