1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N527 BVW
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1996. Recorded mileage 246,958 miles. MOT valid until 12/05/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 246,958 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
N527 BVW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 246,958 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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N527 BVW Mileage History
- 26/04/2024240,527 mi
- 03/05/2024240,529 mi+2 mi
- 11/04/2025243,024 mi+2,495 mi
- 14/05/2025243,061 mi+37 mi
- 06/05/2026246,958 mi+3,897 mi
Average of roughly 3,174 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N527 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 (N527 BVW) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 May 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: Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 59 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: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))”.
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