1995 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N871 BOO
1995 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 15 Sept 1995. Recorded mileage 173,010 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,010 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N871 BOO Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2026
- 173,010 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N871 BOO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Land Rover Defender (N871 BOO) between July 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 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 (6 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
N871 BOO Mileage History
- 03/07/200674,466 mi
- 27/06/200779,697 mi+5,231 mi
- 24/06/200884,973 mi+5,276 mi
- 05/06/200990,499 mi+5,526 mi
- 29/06/201096,739 mi+6,240 mi
- 29/06/2011103,362 mi+6,623 mi
- 27/06/2012111,646 mi+8,284 mi
- 08/06/2013117,577 mi+5,931 mi
- 28/06/2014124,097 mi+6,520 mi
- 27/06/2015127,927 mi+3,830 mi
- 28/06/2016132,071 mi+4,144 mi
- 28/06/2017137,288 mi+5,217 mi
- 03/07/2018140,937 mi+3,649 mi
- 03/07/2018140,937 mi
- 25/06/2019143,968 mi+3,031 mi
- 01/07/2020147,464 mi+3,496 mi
- 29/06/2021151,111 mi+3,647 mi
- 28/06/2022155,322 mi+4,211 mi
- 22/06/2023159,334 mi+4,012 mi
- 22/06/2023159,334 mi
- 25/06/2024163,145 mi+3,811 mi
- 25/06/2025167,881 mi+4,736 mi
- 25/06/2026173,010 mi+5,129 mi
Average of roughly 4,933 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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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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