1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N160 BWP
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 1996. Recorded mileage 126,970 miles. MOT expired on 07 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,970 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N160 BWP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2025
- 126,970 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.
N160 BWP 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 (N160 BWP) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
N160 BWP Mileage History
- 01/08/2023125,586 mi
- 10/07/2024126,081 mi+495 mi
- 10/07/2024126,081 mi
- 01/08/2025126,914 mi+833 mi
- 08/08/2025126,970 mi+56 mi
Average of roughly 685 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
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