1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N502 BVW
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 15/01/1996. Recorded mileage 187,077 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,077 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2495cc
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N502 BVW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2025
- 187,077 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: 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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N502 BVW Mileage History
- 15/08/2023185,072 mi
- 25/08/2023185,127 mi+55 mi
- 21/08/2024186,130 mi+1,003 mi
- 19/08/2025187,033 mi+903 mi
- 03/09/2025187,077 mi+44 mi
Average of roughly 976 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N502 BVW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Land Rover Defender (N502 BVW) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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