1995 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N457 BYB
1995 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 07 Oct 1995. Recorded mileage 121,670 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,670 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N457 BYB Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/09/2023
- 121,670 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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N457 BYB Mileage History
- 16/09/2021121,266 mi
- 15/09/2022121,463 mi+197 mi
- 28/09/2023121,670 mi+207 mi
Average of roughly 199 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
N457 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 (N457 BYB) between September 2021 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 September 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear bumper (6.1.1 (”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIS”.
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