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1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N253 JFM

N253 JFM

1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12/03/1996. Recorded mileage 109,595 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 12/05/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1996
Engine
2495cc

N253 JFM Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2025
  • 109,595 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 Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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N253 JFM Mileage History

  1. 12/05/202397,121 mi
  2. 12/05/202397,121 mi
  3. 13/05/2024104,474 mi+7,353 mi
  4. 13/05/2024104,474 mi
  5. 22/04/2025109,595 mi+5,121 mi

Average of roughly 6,406 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

N253 JFM MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

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 (N253 JFM) between May 2023 and April 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 22 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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