1995 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N948 AST
1995 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 21 Nov 1995. Recorded mileage 125,102 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,102 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N948 AST Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/10/2024
- 125,102 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 33 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
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N948 AST MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Land Rover Defender (N948 AST) between September 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”; “Stop lamp(s) not working non working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
N948 AST Mileage History
- 20/09/2022124,145 mi
- 01/10/2022124,169 mi+24 mi
- 02/10/2023124,961 mi+792 mi
- 10/10/2024125,102 mi+141 mi
Average of roughly 465 miles per year across 4 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: Poor
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
Corroded bulkhead earthing points and deteriorating wiring harnesses cause intermittent electrical faults including flickering lights, false warnings, and central locking failures.
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