1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N990 CKE
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/04/1996. Recorded mileage 116,088 miles. MOT valid until 05/11/2026. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,088 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
N990 CKE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 116,088 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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N990 CKE Mileage History
- 22/10/2021114,840 mi
- 03/11/2022115,169 mi+329 mi
- 26/10/2023115,456 mi+287 mi
- 16/10/2024115,774 mi+318 mi
- 08/10/2025116,088 mi+314 mi
Average of roughly 315 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N990 CKE 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 (N990 CKE) between October 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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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