1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N767 ARW
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 18 Jun 1996. Recorded mileage 204,179 miles. MOT expired on 26 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 204,179 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N767 ARW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2024
- 204,179 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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N767 ARW 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 (N767 ARW) between February 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
N767 ARW Mileage History
- 24/02/2022186,441 mi
- 23/02/2023196,198 mi+9,757 mi
- 23/02/2023196,198 mi
- 27/02/2024204,179 mi+7,981 mi
- 27/02/2024204,179 mi
Average of roughly 8,838 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
Corroded bulkhead earthing points and deteriorating wiring harnesses cause intermittent electrical faults including flickering lights, false warnings, and central locking failures.
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