1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N990 GWP
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30/12/1996. Recorded mileage 208,656 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 208,656 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 GWP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2025
- 208,656 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: Below Average
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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N990 GWP Mileage History
- 22/04/2023193,795 mi
- 19/04/2024201,331 mi+7,536 mi
- 26/04/2024201,378 mi+47 mi
- 17/04/2025208,324 mi+6,946 mi
- 16/05/2025208,656 mi+332 mi
Average of roughly 7,187 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N990 GWP 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 GWP) between April 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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