1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N681 FEH
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 10/01/1996. Recorded mileage 168,787 miles. MOT valid until 24/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,787 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
N681 FEH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 168,787 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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N681 FEH Mileage History
- 10/05/2024166,694 mi
- 10/05/2024166,694 mi
- 16/05/2025167,597 mi+903 mi
- 27/04/2026168,787 mi+1,190 mi
- 27/04/2026168,787 mi
Average of roughly 1,066 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N681 FEH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Land Rover Defender (N681 FEH) between May 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (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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