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1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N287 LFV

N287 LFV

1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 26/06/1996. Recorded mileage 182,007 miles. MOT valid until 23/11/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 23/11/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1996
Engine
2495cc

N287 LFV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
  • 182,007 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
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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N287 LFV Mileage History

  1. 31/10/2023180,551 mi
  2. 02/11/2023180,551 mi
  3. 05/11/2024181,324 mi+773 mi
  4. 29/10/2025182,006 mi+682 mi
  5. 07/11/2025182,007 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 721 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

N287 LFV MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
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 (N287 LFV) between October 2023 and November 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 07 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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