1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N304 ARW
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 May 1996. Recorded mileage 127,059 miles. MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,059 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N304 ARW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
- 127,059 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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N304 ARW MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Land Rover Defender (N304 ARW) between September 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
N304 ARW Mileage History
- 08/09/2022114,841 mi
- 02/11/2023117,049 mi+2,208 mi
- 13/11/2024122,603 mi+5,554 mi
- 19/11/2025127,059 mi+4,456 mi
Average of roughly 3,821 miles per year across 4 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: Excellent
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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
Worn valve cover gaskets, oil pan gaskets, and crankshaft seals cause persistent oil leaks. The rear main seal is particularly prone on later Puma models.
- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
Corroded bulkhead earthing points and deteriorating wiring harnesses cause intermittent electrical faults including flickering lights, false warnings, and central locking failures.
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