1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N332 JKX
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 16 Apr 1996. Recorded mileage 148,896 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,896 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N332 JKX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/02/2024
- 148,896 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N332 JKX MOT History
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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Land Rover Defender (N332 JKX) between November 2021 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
N332 JKX Mileage History
- 01/11/2021147,909 mi
- 26/11/2022148,203 mi+294 mi
- 01/02/2024148,896 mi+693 mi
Average of roughly 439 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
Worn valve cover gaskets, oil pan gaskets, and crankshaft seals cause persistent oil leaks. The rear main seal is particularly prone on later Puma models.
- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
Corroded bulkhead earthing points and deteriorating wiring harnesses cause intermittent electrical faults including flickering lights, false warnings, and central locking failures.
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