1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N625 AMS
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 19/02/1996. Recorded mileage 152,056 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,056 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
N625 AMS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2025
- 152,056 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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N625 AMS Mileage History
- 20/06/2022142,952 mi
- 14/06/2023146,219 mi+3,267 mi
- 17/09/2024147,549 mi+1,330 mi
- 29/08/2025152,056 mi+4,507 mi
Average of roughly 2,852 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
N625 AMS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Land Rover Defender (N625 AMS) between June 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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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