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1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N427 AEJ

N427 AEJ

1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25/03/1996. Recorded mileage 218,826 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 08/11/2023
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1996
Engine
2495cc

N427 AEJ Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/11/2022
  • 218,826 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
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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N427 AEJ Mileage History

  1. 16/09/2021218,194 mi
  2. 16/09/2021218,194 mi
  3. 13/10/2022218,826 mi+632 mi
  4. 09/11/2022218,826 mi

Average of roughly 551 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

N427 AEJ 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 (N427 AEJ) between September 2021 and November 2022.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 09 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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