1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N654 AOV
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/04/1996. Recorded mileage 64,456 miles. MOT valid until 01/07/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,456 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
N654 AOV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2026
- 64,456 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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N654 AOV Mileage History
- 03/07/202564,278 mi
- 17/06/202664,456 mi+178 mi
Average of roughly 186 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
N654 AOV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Land Rover Defender (N654 AOV) between July 2025 and June 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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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