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1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N653 GRH

N653 GRH

1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24/05/1996. Recorded mileage 217,365 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 10/07/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1996
Engine
2495cc

N653 GRH Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2025
  • 217,365 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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N653 GRH Mileage History

  1. 04/07/2023211,265 mi
  2. 11/07/2024215,257 mi+3,992 mi
  3. 11/07/2024215,258 mi+1 mi
  4. 11/07/2025217,365 mi+2,107 mi
  5. 11/07/2025217,365 mi

Average of roughly 3,020 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

N653 GRH MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 5 Jul 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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 (N653 GRH) between July 2023 and July 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 11 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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