1995 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N704 AYC
1995 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 09 Aug 1995. Recorded mileage 120,235 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,235 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N704 AYC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 120,235 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
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N704 AYC MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Land Rover Defender (N704 AYC) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hockey stick arm both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hockey stick arm both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no ”.
N704 AYC Mileage History
- 12/01/2024113,910 mi
- 23/01/2024113,910 mi
- 13/01/2025116,572 mi+2,662 mi
- 13/01/2026120,235 mi+3,663 mi
- 13/01/2026120,235 mi
Average of roughly 3,157 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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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.
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- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
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