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1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N263 KCV

N263 KCV

1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1996. Recorded mileage 158,184 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 14/06/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1996
Engine
2495cc

N263 KCV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2025
  • 158,184 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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N263 KCV Mileage History

  1. 13/06/2023154,724 mi
  2. 15/06/2023154,738 mi+14 mi
  3. 11/06/2024156,603 mi+1,865 mi
  4. 14/06/2024156,608 mi+5 mi
  5. 09/06/2025158,184 mi+1,576 mi

Average of roughly 1,738 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

N263 KCV MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 17 Jul 2026, 02:00
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 (N263 KCV) between June 2023 and June 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 09 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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