1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N672 DSN

The vehicle currently maintains a stable roadworthiness status, following a period of intermittent failures. The most recent test conducted in February 2025 at 144,313 miles resulted in a clean pass, indicating that previous mechanical or safety issues have been successfully addressed. While the vehicle suffered failures in early 2023 and 2024, the subsequent passes without recorded advisories suggest the owner is proactive in rectifying defects when flagged by the tester. The mileage profile is notably low for a thirty-year-old Land Rover, averaging approximately 4,800 miles per annum. The data shows consistent intervals of use, such as the 1,000 miles covered between January 2023 and March 2024, and another 1,100 miles between March 2024 and February 2025. This low annual mileage reduces the wear tear on drivetrain components and engine internals, though it often increases the risk of age-related degradation in rubber perish and fluid-related if the vehicle sits stationary for extended periods. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and mounting rails, as age is the primary vulnerability for the Defender regardless of mileage. The MOT history shows failures in 2023 and 2024 without specific defect descriptions listed in this summary, which often implies mechanical or emissions failures. Given the age, inspect the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake lines for significant corrosion to ensure that the low usage has not masked deep structural rust or perished seals.