1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N772 KWS
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12/03/1996. Recorded mileage 75,011 miles. MOT valid until 13/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,011 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
N772 KWS Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2026
- 75,011 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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N772 KWS Mileage History
- 01/03/200654,741 mi
- 01/03/200756,554 mi+1,813 mi
- 06/03/200756,554 mi
- 27/02/200857,888 mi+1,334 mi
- 28/02/200857,888 mi
- 09/03/200959,135 mi+1,247 mi
- 02/03/201060,403 mi+1,268 mi
- 25/02/201162,936 mi+2,533 mi
- 17/02/201263,813 mi+877 mi
- 27/02/201364,553 mi+740 mi
- 07/03/201465,115 mi+562 mi
- 19/03/201465,125 mi+10 mi
- 13/03/201565,454 mi+329 mi
- 17/03/201565,454 mi
- 29/02/201668,000 mi+2,546 mi
- 14/03/201768,763 mi+763 mi
- 01/03/201869,415 mi+652 mi
- 16/03/201969,999 mi+584 mi
- 13/03/202070,081 mi+82 mi
- 13/03/202170,500 mi+419 mi
- 23/03/202270,800 mi+300 mi
- 27/02/202371,359 mi+559 mi
- 15/03/202472,000 mi+641 mi
- 21/02/202573,019 mi+1,019 mi
- 14/01/202675,011 mi+1,992 mi
Average of roughly 1,020 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
N772 KWS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Land Rover Defender (N772 KWS) between March 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 14 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)”; “Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)”; “Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)”.
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