1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N394 CTJ
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29 Jan 1996. Recorded mileage 205,750 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 205,750 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N394 CTJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 205,750 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N394 CTJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Land Rover Defender (N394 CTJ) between November 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))”; “Steering system fouling steering bar fouling on front differential. (2.1.4 (a))”; “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
N394 CTJ Mileage History
- 15/11/2023202,098 mi
- 29/11/2023202,112 mi+14 mi
- 14/10/2025205,750 mi+3,638 mi
- 14/10/2025205,750 mi
Average of roughly 1,908 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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