1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N27 LAF
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14/06/1996. Recorded mileage 143,905 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,905 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2495cc
N27 LAF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2025
- 143,905 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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N27 LAF Mileage History
- 21/09/2023138,609 mi
- 03/10/2023138,609 mi
- 28/09/2024142,370 mi+3,761 mi
- 09/10/2024142,370 mi
- 30/07/2025143,905 mi+1,535 mi
Average of roughly 2,854 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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