1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N586 CAN
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1996. Recorded mileage 142,071 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/10/2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (09/08/2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,071 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
N586 CAN Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2022
- 142,071 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 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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N586 CAN Mileage History
- 19/10/2021139,623 mi
- 13/10/2022142,023 mi+2,400 mi
- 20/10/2022142,071 mi+48 mi
Average of roughly 2,443 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
N586 CAN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Land Rover Defender (N586 CAN) between October 2021 and October 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 October 2022 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: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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