1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N506 BST
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30/12/1996. Recorded mileage 185,632 miles. MOT valid until 09/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,632 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
N506 BST Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 185,632 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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N506 BST Mileage History
- 30/01/2024180,820 mi
- 30/01/2024180,821 mi+1 mi
- 27/02/2025184,771 mi+3,950 mi
- 08/04/2026185,632 mi+861 mi
- 10/04/2026185,632 mi
Average of roughly 2,194 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N506 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 (N506 BST) between January 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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