1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N115 CYC
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 08 Jan 1996. Recorded mileage 94,028 miles. MOT valid until 24 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,028 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N115 CYC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 94,028 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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N115 CYC Mileage History
- 05/09/202286,005 mi
- 26/10/202389,422 mi+3,417 mi
- 23/10/202491,713 mi+2,291 mi
- 23/10/202491,713 mi
- 22/10/202594,028 mi+2,315 mi
Average of roughly 2,564 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N115 CYC 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 1996 Land Rover Defender (N115 CYC) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 October 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: Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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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