1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N792 BOV
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 10 Jun 1996. Recorded mileage 190,735 miles. MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,735 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N792 BOV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
- 190,735 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N792 BOV 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 (N792 BOV) between January 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Brake performance not tested front corroded hose ferules (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired worn exccesivl”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to b”.
N792 BOV Mileage History
- 18/01/2022182,153 mi
- 26/01/2022182,155 mi+2 mi
- 16/01/2023182,404 mi+249 mi
- 13/09/2024182,421 mi+17 mi
- 23/09/2025190,735 mi+8,314 mi
Average of roughly 2,332 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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