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MOT Valid

1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N506 BST

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
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 09/04/2027
Tax Status
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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.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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N506 BST Mileage History

  1. 30/01/2024180,820 mi
  2. 30/01/2024180,821 mi+1 mi
  3. 27/02/2025184,771 mi+3,950 mi
  4. 08/04/2026185,632 mi+861 mi
  5. 10/04/2026185,632 mi

Average of roughly 2,194 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

N506 BST MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

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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