1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N266 ARW
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 09/05/1996. Recorded mileage 94,138 miles. MOT valid until 13/03/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,138 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
N266 ARW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2026
- 94,138 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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N266 ARW Mileage History
- 08/03/202478,970 mi
- 07/03/202583,711 mi+4,741 mi
- 11/03/202583,871 mi+160 mi
- 10/03/202694,138 mi+10,267 mi
- 10/03/202694,138 mi
Average of roughly 7,566 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N266 ARW 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 (N266 ARW) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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