1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N443 BST
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12/02/1996. Recorded mileage 272,588 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/08/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 272,588 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2495cc
N443 BST Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2025
- 272,588 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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N443 BST Mileage History
- 15/08/2022264,142 mi
- 09/08/2023264,548 mi+406 mi
- 05/08/2024266,394 mi+1,846 mi
- 05/08/2025272,588 mi+6,194 mi
- 12/08/2025272,588 mi
Average of roughly 2,822 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N443 BST 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 (N443 BST) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 August 2025 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: Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail Rear Shaft to Diff UJ (6.1.7 (c) (ii))”.
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