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MOT Valid

1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N351 ECC

N351 ECC

1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1996. Recorded mileage 149,664 miles. MOT valid until 11/01/2027. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin
1996 · Newcastle
MOT Status
Valid until 11/01/2027
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
149,664 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 11/01/2027
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1996
Engine
2495cc

N351 ECC Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2026
  • 149,664 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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N351 ECC Mileage History

  1. 12/01/2023142,440 mi
  2. 08/01/2024145,969 mi+3,529 mi
  3. 08/01/2024145,969 mi
  4. 10/01/2025148,703 mi+2,734 mi
  5. 07/01/2026149,664 mi+961 mi

Average of roughly 2,419 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

N351 ECC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 18 Sept 2026, 01:09
MOT Analysis

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 (N351 ECC) between January 2023 and January 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 07 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 19 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.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY