1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N411 ARW
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 10 Jul 1996. Recorded mileage 146,260 miles. MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,260 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N411 ARW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2026
- 146,260 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.
N411 ARW MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Land Rover Defender (N411 ARW) between February 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
N411 ARW Mileage History
- 17/02/2022131,110 mi
- 17/02/2023134,974 mi+3,864 mi
- 13/02/2024138,557 mi+3,583 mi
- 17/02/2025142,716 mi+4,159 mi
- 02/02/2026146,260 mi+3,544 mi
Average of roughly 3,827 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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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