1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N384 CYD
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13/03/1996. Recorded mileage 120,471 miles. MOT valid until 03/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,471 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
N384 CYD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2026
- 120,471 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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N384 CYD Mileage History
- 10/06/2024116,691 mi
- 19/06/2025119,440 mi+2,749 mi
- 19/06/2025119,440 mi
- 25/06/2026120,471 mi+1,031 mi
- 25/06/2026120,471 mi
Average of roughly 1,853 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N384 CYD 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 (N384 CYD) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 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 (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
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