1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N7 LLV
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 02 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 234,720 miles. MOT expired on 25 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 234,720 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N7 LLV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2023
- 234,720 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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N7 LLV 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 (N7 LLV) between May 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
N7 LLV Mileage History
- 18/05/2022230,627 mi
- 26/05/2023234,720 mi+4,093 mi
Average of roughly 4,009 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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