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1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N918 JRL

N918 JRL

1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 11/01/1996. Recorded mileage 172,650 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 27/07/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1996
Engine
2495cc

N918 JRL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2025
  • 172,650 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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N918 JRL Mileage History

  1. 12/04/2023165,055 mi
  2. 11/06/2024168,664 mi+3,609 mi
  3. 13/06/2024168,669 mi+5 mi
  4. 25/07/2025172,646 mi+3,977 mi
  5. 28/07/2025172,650 mi+4 mi

Average of roughly 3,310 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

N918 JRL MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
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 (N918 JRL) between April 2023 and July 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 28 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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