1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N301 ARW
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14/05/1996. Recorded mileage 93,697 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/09/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,697 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
N301 ARW Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2023
- 93,697 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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N301 ARW Mileage History
- 08/06/202292,942 mi
- 25/09/202393,697 mi+755 mi
Average of roughly 582 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
N301 ARW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Land Rover Defender (N301 ARW) between June 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
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