1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N868 ECC
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 05/03/1996. Recorded mileage 147,207 miles. MOT valid until 12/09/2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/09/2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,207 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
N868 ECC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2026
- 147,207 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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N868 ECC Mileage History
- 22/05/2024144,385 mi
- 12/05/2025145,675 mi+1,290 mi
- 14/05/2025145,684 mi+9 mi
- 09/06/2026147,191 mi+1,507 mi
- 14/09/2026147,207 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 1,220 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N868 ECC 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 (N868 ECC) between May 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 September 2026 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: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))”; “Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))”; “Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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