1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N226 DTJ
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/06/1996. Recorded mileage 156,615 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/11/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,615 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
N226 DTJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/11/2022
- 156,615 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 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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N226 DTJ Mileage History
- 18/11/2021150,830 mi
- 25/11/2021150,836 mi+6 mi
- 23/11/2022156,615 mi+5,779 mi
Average of roughly 5,710 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
N226 DTJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Land Rover Defender (N226 DTJ) between November 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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