1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N514 DPU
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 1996. Recorded mileage 186,728 miles. MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,728 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N514 DPU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2026
- 186,728 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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N514 DPU Mileage History
- 30/01/2024184,858 mi
- 31/01/2024184,861 mi+3 mi
- 04/02/2025185,911 mi+1,050 mi
- 09/02/2026186,724 mi+813 mi
- 16/02/2026186,728 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 913 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N514 DPU 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 (N514 DPU) between January 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (19 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 60 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake performance unable to be tested due to prop shaft insecurity (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer”; “Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose at transmission end (6.1.7 (a) (i))”.
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