1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N226 FBK
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 10/01/1996. Recorded mileage 102,573 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/10/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,573 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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N226 FBK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/10/2025
- 102,573 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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N226 FBK Mileage History
- 28/09/2022100,362 mi
- 11/09/2023101,010 mi+648 mi
- 11/09/2023101,010 mi
- 03/10/2024101,679 mi+669 mi
- 01/10/2025102,573 mi+894 mi
Average of roughly 735 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N226 FBK 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 (N226 FBK) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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