1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N473 DKY
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Dec 1996. Recorded mileage 40,186 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,186 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N473 DKY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2025
- 40,186 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.
N473 DKY MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Land Rover Defender (N473 DKY) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
N473 DKY Mileage History
- 13/08/202234,275 mi
- 07/08/202337,185 mi+2,910 mi
- 07/08/202438,761 mi+1,576 mi
- 24/09/202540,186 mi+1,425 mi
Average of roughly 1,897 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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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