1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N984 JLF
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 21/05/1996. Recorded mileage 172,975 miles. MOT valid until 16/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,975 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
N984 JLF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2025
- 172,975 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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N984 JLF Mileage History
- 28/10/2022166,483 mi
- 15/11/2023168,328 mi+1,845 mi
- 17/11/2023168,336 mi+8 mi
- 13/11/2024171,496 mi+3,160 mi
- 17/11/2025172,975 mi+1,479 mi
Average of roughly 2,124 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N984 JLF 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 (N984 JLF) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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