1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N897 DJN
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 05 Jan 1996. Recorded mileage 109,133 miles. MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,133 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N897 DJN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2025
- 109,133 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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N897 DJN Mileage History
- 23/12/2021106,635 mi
- 22/12/2022107,379 mi+744 mi
- 22/12/2023108,066 mi+687 mi
- 20/12/2024108,598 mi+532 mi
- 10/12/2025109,133 mi+535 mi
Average of roughly 630 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N897 DJN 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 (N897 DJN) between December 2021 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 19 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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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