1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N587 GTP
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 07/06/1996. Recorded mileage 254,638 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 254,638 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
N587 GTP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2025
- 254,638 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 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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N587 GTP Mileage History
- 13/04/2022249,677 mi
- 23/07/2024252,511 mi+2,834 mi
- 17/07/2025254,563 mi+2,052 mi
- 17/09/2025254,638 mi+75 mi
Average of roughly 1,446 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
N587 GTP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Land Rover Defender (N587 GTP) between April 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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