1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N27 LAF
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14 Jun 1996. Recorded mileage 147,906 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,906 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N27 LAF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2026
- 147,906 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N27 LAF 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 (N27 LAF) between September 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 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 (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
N27 LAF Mileage History
- 28/09/2024142,370 mi
- 09/10/2024142,370 mi
- 30/07/2025143,905 mi+1,535 mi
- 21/07/2026147,902 mi+3,997 mi
- 22/07/2026147,906 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 3,054 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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