1995 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N452 BYB
1995 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1995. Recorded mileage 275,398 miles. MOT expired on 04 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 275,398 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N452 BYB Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 275,398 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
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N452 BYB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Land Rover Defender (N452 BYB) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
N452 BYB Mileage History
- 18/09/2023261,397 mi
- 01/10/2024268,258 mi+6,861 mi
- 06/10/2025275,398 mi+7,140 mi
Average of roughly 6,826 miles per year across 3 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
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- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
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