1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N516 DPU
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 22/04/1996. Recorded mileage 108,548 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/10/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,548 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
N516 DPU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/10/2024
- 108,548 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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N516 DPU Mileage History
- 12/01/2022104,238 mi
- 13/01/2023107,531 mi+3,293 mi
- 30/01/2023107,571 mi+40 mi
- 01/02/2024108,479 mi+908 mi
- 12/10/2024108,548 mi+69 mi
Average of roughly 1,568 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N516 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 (N516 DPU) between January 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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