1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N398 ARW
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29 May 1996. Recorded mileage 132,828 miles. MOT expired on 17 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,828 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N398 ARW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2025
- 132,828 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N398 ARW MOT History
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 (N398 ARW) between December 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 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: Bodywork (13 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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 Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Rigid pipe rubbing spring on full steering left lock. (1.”; “Offside Rear Body mounting fixings missing such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stabili”.
N398 ARW Mileage History
- 16/12/2022128,464 mi
- 30/01/2024132,498 mi+4,034 mi
- 08/02/2024132,498 mi
- 03/02/2025132,804 mi+306 mi
- 19/08/2025132,828 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 1,632 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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