1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N648 AOJ
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 15/04/1996. Recorded mileage 111,604 miles. MOT valid until 14/10/2026. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,604 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
N648 AOJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 111,604 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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N648 AOJ Mileage History
- 22/11/2023110,217 mi
- 22/10/2024110,859 mi+642 mi
- 28/10/2024110,859 mi
- 29/09/2025111,601 mi+742 mi
- 16/10/2025111,604 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 730 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N648 AOJ 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 (N648 AOJ) between November 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 2025 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: Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Windscreen wiper not working do not switch off (3.4 (a))”; “Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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