1995 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N986 CYA
1995 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1995. Recorded mileage 193,924 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,924 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
N986 CYA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2025
- 193,924 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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N986 CYA Mileage History
- 01/11/2023188,984 mi
- 02/07/2024189,694 mi+710 mi
- 09/07/2024189,694 mi
- 03/09/2025193,924 mi+4,230 mi
- 03/09/2025193,924 mi
Average of roughly 2,685 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N986 CYA 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 (N986 CYA) between November 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (29 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm to chassis bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis nea”.
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