1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N617 DJC
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 1996. Recorded mileage 104,412 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,412 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N617 DJC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2026
- 104,412 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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N617 DJC Mileage History
- 24/05/2025103,734 mi
- 24/05/2025103,734 mi
- 18/07/2026104,412 mi+678 mi
Average of roughly 590 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
N617 DJC 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 (N617 DJC) between May 2025 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 July 2026 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: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
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