1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N463 ARW
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 07 Jun 1996. Recorded mileage 143,319 miles. MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,319 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N463 ARW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2026
- 143,319 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N463 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 (N463 ARW) between July 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
N463 ARW Mileage History
- 13/07/2022127,036 mi
- 28/07/2023131,368 mi+4,332 mi
- 10/07/2024135,117 mi+3,749 mi
- 09/07/2025139,268 mi+4,151 mi
- 27/07/2026143,319 mi+4,051 mi
Average of roughly 4,032 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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