1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N542 BNB
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/06/1996. Recorded mileage 183,622 miles. MOT valid until 18/11/2026. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,622 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
N542 BNB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2025
- 183,622 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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N542 BNB Mileage History
- 13/11/2021175,569 mi
- 12/11/2022177,123 mi+1,554 mi
- 14/11/2023180,103 mi+2,980 mi
- 08/11/2024182,248 mi+2,145 mi
- 11/11/2025183,622 mi+1,374 mi
Average of roughly 2,016 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N542 BNB 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 (N542 BNB) between November 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 18 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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.
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