1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N712 CKJ
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 May 1996. Recorded mileage 93,310 miles. MOT valid until 18 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,310 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N712 CKJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 93,310 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N712 CKJ 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 (N712 CKJ) between May 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 April 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: Bodywork (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
N712 CKJ Mileage History
- 11/05/202391,788 mi
- 15/05/202492,353 mi+565 mi
- 16/05/202492,358 mi+5 mi
- 24/04/202592,668 mi+310 mi
- 23/04/202693,310 mi+642 mi
Average of roughly 516 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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