1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N586 HVG
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13/03/1996. Recorded mileage 179,728 miles. MOT valid until 04/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,728 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 HVG Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2026
- 179,728 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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N586 HVG Mileage History
- 17/08/200697,550 mi
- 11/09/2007102,617 mi+5,067 mi
- 11/09/2007102,617 mi
- 05/01/2009104,824 mi+2,207 mi
- 11/12/2009105,707 mi+883 mi
- 11/12/2009105,707 mi
- 24/01/2011106,490 mi+783 mi
- 16/01/2012108,181 mi+1,691 mi
- 16/01/2012108,181 mi
- 10/01/2013111,672 mi+3,491 mi
- 10/01/2013111,672 mi
- 25/01/2014117,904 mi+6,232 mi
- 07/01/2015121,780 mi+3,876 mi
- 26/01/2016127,480 mi+5,700 mi
- 26/01/2016127,480 mi
- 12/01/2017130,776 mi+3,296 mi
- 05/01/2018135,958 mi+5,182 mi
- 05/01/2018135,958 mi
- 24/01/2019141,640 mi+5,682 mi
- 10/01/2020146,852 mi+5,212 mi
- 13/01/2021150,714 mi+3,862 mi
- 19/01/2022156,528 mi+5,814 mi
- 19/01/2022156,528 mi
- 20/01/2023161,907 mi+5,379 mi
- 18/01/2024169,861 mi+7,954 mi
- 21/01/2025174,513 mi+4,652 mi
- 05/02/2026179,728 mi+5,215 mi
Average of roughly 4,221 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
N586 HVG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Land Rover Defender (N586 HVG) between August 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 05 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
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