1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N250 BKJ
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 23 Jan 1996. Recorded mileage 169,948 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,948 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N250 BKJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 169,948 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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N250 BKJ Mileage History
- 01/07/2022158,470 mi
- 11/07/2023160,138 mi+1,668 mi
- 03/07/2024160,903 mi+765 mi
- 22/07/2025166,278 mi+5,375 mi
- 10/07/2026169,948 mi+3,670 mi
Average of roughly 2,852 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N250 BKJ 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 (N250 BKJ) between July 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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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