1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N142 EVV
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1996. Recorded mileage 159,679 miles. MOT expired on 15 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,679 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N142 EVV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2025
- 159,679 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.
N142 EVV 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 (N142 EVV) between May 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
N142 EVV Mileage History
- 11/05/2022145,715 mi
- 11/05/2022145,718 mi+3 mi
- 24/04/2023151,062 mi+5,344 mi
- 16/04/2024155,762 mi+4,700 mi
- 15/04/2025159,679 mi+3,917 mi
Average of roughly 4,767 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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