1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N786 BOV
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 10/06/1996. Recorded mileage 152,176 miles. MOT valid until 06/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,176 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
N786 BOV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 152,176 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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N786 BOV Mileage History
- 22/10/2024149,803 mi
- 07/11/2025152,176 mi+2,373 mi
Average of roughly 2,274 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
N786 BOV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Land Rover Defender (N786 BOV) between October 2024 and November 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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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