1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N455 CMF
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1996. Recorded mileage 45,419 miles. MOT valid until 08/01/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,419 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
N455 CMF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2025
- 45,419 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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N455 CMF Mileage History
- 04/01/202245,020 mi
- 04/01/202345,211 mi+191 mi
- 03/01/202445,310 mi+99 mi
- 03/01/202545,409 mi+99 mi
- 18/12/202545,419 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 101 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N455 CMF 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 (N455 CMF) between January 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
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