1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N392 GVG
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 08 Jan 1996. Recorded mileage 70,391 miles. MOT valid until 06 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,391 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N392 GVG Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2026
- 70,391 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (55 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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N392 GVG Mileage History
- 07/04/2006120,332 mi
- 07/04/2006120,332 mi
- 17/07/2007126,993 mi+6,661 mi
- 20/07/2007127,022 mi+29 mi
- 27/08/2008129,918 mi+2,896 mi
- 28/08/2009133,074 mi+3,156 mi
- 04/07/2011138,473 mi+5,399 mi
- 27/06/2012141,614 mi+3,141 mi
- 29/06/2012141,614 mi
- 28/06/20132,039 mi-139,575 mi
- 27/06/201411,712 mi+9,673 mi
- 30/06/201516,669 mi+4,957 mi
- 01/07/201516,672 mi+3 mi
- 28/06/201627,322 mi+10,650 mi
- 28/06/201627,322 mi
- 26/06/201737,512 mi+10,190 mi
- 03/07/201844,835 mi+7,323 mi
- 01/07/201947,099 mi+2,264 mi
- 01/07/201947,099 mi
- 02/07/202056,685 mi+9,586 mi
- 03/07/202056,726 mi+41 mi
- 13/07/202161,064 mi+4,338 mi
- 15/07/202161,083 mi+19 mi
- 01/07/202263,730 mi+2,647 mi
- 01/07/202263,730 mi
- 17/08/202365,056 mi+1,326 mi
- 23/08/202365,102 mi+46 mi
- 19/08/202466,266 mi+1,164 mi
- 02/09/202568,821 mi+2,555 mi
- 08/09/202568,825 mi+4 mi
- 25/08/202670,391 mi+1,566 mi
Average of roughly -2,450 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
N392 GVG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Land Rover Defender (N392 GVG) between April 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (55 issues), Lighting (45 issues), Suspension (37 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 146 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: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
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