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MOT Valid

1995 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N356 LDF

N356 LDF

1995 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1995. Recorded mileage 65,991 miles. MOT valid until 30/08/2027.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin
1995 · Newcastle
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 30/08/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
65,991 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 30/08/2027
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1995
Engine
2495cc

N356 LDF Key Findings

  • 31 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2026
  • 65,991 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 10 historical MOT failures
  • 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (25 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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N356 LDF Mileage History

  1. 12/07/200544,537 mi
  2. 10/07/200645,801 mi+1,264 mi
  3. 05/07/200747,676 mi+1,875 mi
  4. 09/07/200849,191 mi+1,515 mi
  5. 11/07/200849,191 mi
  6. 08/07/200950,433 mi+1,242 mi
  7. 08/07/200950,433 mi
  8. 22/06/201051,482 mi+1,049 mi
  9. 27/06/201152,274 mi+792 mi
  10. 26/06/201253,290 mi+1,016 mi
  11. 29/06/201253,295 mi+5 mi
  12. 02/07/201354,056 mi+761 mi
  13. 20/06/201455,512 mi+1,456 mi
  14. 29/06/201557,369 mi+1,857 mi
  15. 29/06/201557,369 mi
  16. 19/07/201659,603 mi+2,234 mi
  17. 19/07/201659,603 mi
  18. 12/06/201760,971 mi+1,368 mi
  19. 20/06/201760,971 mi
  20. 02/07/201861,850 mi+879 mi
  21. 12/07/201861,861 mi+11 mi
  22. 30/07/201963,061 mi+1,200 mi
  23. 30/07/201963,061 mi
  24. 31/12/202063,921 mi+860 mi
  25. 09/04/202265,593 mi+1,672 mi
  26. 18/04/202365,775 mi+182 mi
  27. 15/07/202365,775 mi
  28. 04/07/202465,913 mi+138 mi
  29. 04/07/202465,913 mi
  30. 14/07/202565,958 mi+45 mi
  31. 01/09/202665,991 mi+33 mi

Average of roughly 1,015 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.

N356 LDF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Oct 2026, 11:43
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

31 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Land Rover Defender (N356 LDF) between July 2005 and September 2026.

The record contains 21 passes and 10 failures.

The most recent test on 01 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (25 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Steering (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 48 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 fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”.

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