1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N408 CDA
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 19 Jun 1996. Recorded mileage 184,986 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,986 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N408 CDA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2026
- 184,986 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N408 CDA 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 (N408 CDA) between October 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 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), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength m”; “Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the brak”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
N408 CDA Mileage History
- 20/10/2022180,846 mi
- 12/10/2023182,089 mi+1,243 mi
- 17/12/2024183,504 mi+1,415 mi
- 31/01/2025183,505 mi+1 mi
- 20/01/2026184,986 mi+1,481 mi
Average of roughly 1,273 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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