The road tax status for N293 DTR is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for N293 DTR?

The MOT for N293 DTR is valid and due for renewal on or before 18 March 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of N293 DTR?

The recorded mileage for N293 DTR is 97,991 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is N293 DTR ULEZ compliant?

No, N293 DTR 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

1995 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N293 DTR

N293 DTR

1995 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 09 Aug 1995. Recorded mileage 97,991 miles. MOT expired on 18 Mar 2026.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1995 · Newcastle
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 18 Mar 2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 97,991 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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N293 DTR Key Findings

30 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2025
97,991 miles recorded at latest MOT
13 historical MOT failures
28 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (36 mentions)

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N293 DTR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Oct 2026, 05:58

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30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Land Rover Defender (N293 DTR) between July 2005 and March 2025.

The record contains 17 passes and 13 failures.

The most recent test on 19 March 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: Suspension (36 issues), Lighting (35 issues), Windscreen (16 issues), Bodywork (15 issues), Tyres (13 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 123 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended seat belt in boot (7.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”.

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N293 DTR Mileage History

11/07/200565,456 mi
09/03/200773,788 mi+8,332 mi
15/03/200773,788 mi
06/04/200977,699 mi+3,911 mi
09/04/200977,700 mi+1 mi
03/07/201078,521 mi+821 mi
05/07/201078,521 mi
04/08/201179,576 mi+1,055 mi
05/08/201179,578 mi+2 mi
15/09/201281,604 mi+2,026 mi
19/09/201281,604 mi
13/03/201483,828 mi+2,224 mi
20/03/201483,838 mi+10 mi
20/02/201585,004 mi+1,166 mi
05/03/201585,213 mi+209 mi
22/03/201687,306 mi+2,093 mi
28/02/201788,693 mi+1,387 mi
28/03/201889,445 mi+752 mi
24/04/201990,775 mi+1,330 mi
20/10/202091,869 mi+1,094 mi
23/12/202091,882 mi+13 mi
04/01/202292,757 mi+875 mi
06/01/202292,759 mi+2 mi
12/01/202394,857 mi+2,098 mi
20/01/202394,866 mi+9 mi
23/01/202496,447 mi+1,581 mi
24/01/202496,450 mi+3 mi
14/01/202597,982 mi+1,532 mi
14/03/202597,988 mi+6 mi
19/03/202597,991 mi+3 mi

Average of roughly 1,653 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.

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/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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Poor MOT pass rate (40%)

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