1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N392 AEJ
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 1996. Recorded mileage 56,723 miles. MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,723 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N392 AEJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2025
- 56,723 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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N392 AEJ Mileage History
- 11/11/202155,625 mi
- 15/11/202256,245 mi+620 mi
- 14/12/202356,541 mi+296 mi
- 18/12/202456,547 mi+6 mi
- 12/12/202556,723 mi+176 mi
Average of roughly 269 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N392 AEJ 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 (N392 AEJ) between November 2021 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
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