1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N272 BKJ
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 1996. Recorded mileage 240,265 miles. MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 240,265 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N272 BKJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2026
- 240,265 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N272 BKJ 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 (N272 BKJ) between August 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
N272 BKJ Mileage History
- 29/08/2024237,180 mi
- 29/08/2024237,180 mi
- 03/09/2025238,085 mi+905 mi
- 03/09/2025238,085 mi
- 01/09/2026240,265 mi+2,180 mi
Average of roughly 1,537 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: Average
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- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
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