1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N160 BWP
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/02/1996. Recorded mileage 126,970 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,970 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2495cc
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N160 BWP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2025
- 126,970 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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N160 BWP Mileage History
- 01/08/2023125,586 mi
- 10/07/2024126,081 mi+495 mi
- 10/07/2024126,081 mi
- 01/08/2025126,914 mi+833 mi
- 08/08/2025126,970 mi+56 mi
Average of roughly 685 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N160 BWP 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 (N160 BWP) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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