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1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N99 DEF

N99 DEF

1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12/07/1996. Recorded mileage 146,553 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 07/08/2024
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1996
Engine
2495cc

N99 DEF Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 31/07/2024
  • 146,553 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
! Older vehicle
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N99 DEF Mileage History

  1. 13/12/2021139,987 mi
  2. 15/12/2021139,992 mi+5 mi
  3. 17/07/2023140,132 mi+140 mi
  4. 08/08/2023140,143 mi+11 mi
  5. 31/07/2024146,553 mi+6,410 mi

Average of roughly 2,496 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

N99 DEF 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 (N99 DEF) between December 2021 and July 2024.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 31 July 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

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