1995 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N770 BYC
1995 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1995. Recorded mileage 205,966 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/05/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 205,966 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1995
- Engine
- 2495cc
N770 BYC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2025
- 205,966 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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N770 BYC Mileage History
- 28/04/2022199,253 mi
- 28/04/2022199,253 mi
- 02/05/2023201,176 mi+1,923 mi
- 20/05/2024202,059 mi+883 mi
- 16/05/2025205,966 mi+3,907 mi
Average of roughly 2,202 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N770 BYC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Land Rover Defender (N770 BYC) between April 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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.
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