1996 LAND ROVER DEFENDER2.5L Diesel
1996 LAND ROVER DEFENDER — Diesel, 2495cc. This vehicle has 321,327 miles on record. MOT status: no valid MOT. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2495cc
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
Registered in 1996, this Land Rover Defender with plate N433 CAR has undergone 4 MOT inspections since September 2021.
With 3 passes and 1 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 75%. A decent overall history, though the failure record warrants a closer look for any patterns.
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Our Verdict
Proceed with caution and a thorough inspection before committing to this 1996 Land Rover Defender. Its high mileage and two MOT failures in 2021 mean it needs careful scrutiny, though recent test passes with no defects are reassuring.
Given the two MOT failures recorded on 2021-08-17 and 2021-09-06 at 283,480 and 283,537 miles respectively, ask the seller for evidence of what caused those failures and confirmation they were rectified, even though no specific defect was listed in the data. A full service history is essential for a vehicle of this age and mileage, so check for regular oil changes, drivetrain maintenance, and chassis treatment records. Because no aggregate reliability stats exist for the Defender, budget for independent specialist inspection rather than relying on model averages.
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Data Sources
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Tax, registration & powertrain specs
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Historical fault & advisory patterns
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