1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N831 HPP
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1996. Recorded mileage 97,609 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,609 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
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N831 HPP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/04/2026
- 97,609 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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N831 HPP Mileage History
- 04/03/202496,692 mi
- 14/03/202496,697 mi+5 mi
- 17/03/202597,217 mi+520 mi
- 24/04/202597,222 mi+5 mi
- 10/04/202697,609 mi+387 mi
Average of roughly 437 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N831 HPP 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 (N831 HPP) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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