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1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N394 CTJ

N394 CTJ

1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29/01/1996. Recorded mileage 205,750 miles. MOT valid until 13/10/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 13/10/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1996
Engine
2495cc

N394 CTJ Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
  • 205,750 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 (50%)
! Older vehicle
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N394 CTJ Mileage History

  1. 15/11/2023202,098 mi
  2. 29/11/2023202,112 mi+14 mi
  3. 14/10/2025205,750 mi+3,638 mi
  4. 14/10/2025205,750 mi

Average of roughly 1,908 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

N394 CTJ 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.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Land Rover Defender (N394 CTJ) between November 2023 and October 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 14 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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