DVLA verified

MOT valid

1996 LAND ROVER DEFENDER2.5L Diesel

N520 DPU

Vehicle Insight Summary

With 196,401 miles recorded, this White 1996 LAND ROVER DEFENDER runs on Diesel with a 2495cc engine. MOT is currently valid and tax is unpaid.

MOT

Valid

Expires 11/12/2026

Tax

No data

£8.99

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Mileage: 196,401
Fuel: Diesel
Year: 1996
Engine: 2495cc

Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk

/ 100 · Good

DVSA MOT History: Verified

Public MOT roadworthiness: Good.

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✓ Valid MOT

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

! Older vehicle

Hidden Legal & Financial Status: PENDING

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

Locked

Salvage

Locked

Imported

Locked

Exported

Locked

Scrapped

Locked

Destruction

Locked

V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 1996 Land Rover Defender (N520 DPU), we found 5 MOT results in the period of October 2022 to November 2025.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 80% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 1 fails. Such a high pass rate is a positive indicator of the car's general condition and maintenance history.

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