1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N258 BKJ
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 20 Mar 1996. Recorded mileage 96,982 miles. MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,982 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N258 BKJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2026
- 96,982 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.
N258 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 (N258 BKJ) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
N258 BKJ Mileage History
- 08/03/202389,278 mi
- 05/03/202492,109 mi+2,831 mi
- 03/03/202594,721 mi+2,612 mi
- 11/03/202594,725 mi+4 mi
- 03/03/202696,982 mi+2,257 mi
Average of roughly 2,579 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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