1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N753 BBL
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12 Jul 1996. Recorded mileage 168,360 miles. MOT valid until 17 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,360 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N753 BBL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
- 168,360 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N753 BBL 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 (N753 BBL) between January 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 May 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 (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”.
N753 BBL Mileage History
- 16/01/2023161,753 mi
- 16/01/2023161,753 mi
- 07/02/2024163,423 mi+1,670 mi
- 04/02/2025165,815 mi+2,392 mi
- 19/05/2026168,360 mi+2,545 mi
Average of roughly 1,980 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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