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When is the MOT due for N896 EKY?

The MOT for N896 EKY is valid and due for renewal on or before 20 June 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of N896 EKY?

The recorded mileage for N896 EKY is 202,267 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is N896 EKY ULEZ compliant?

No, N896 EKY does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

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1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N896 EKY

N896 EKY

1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 16 May 1996. Recorded mileage 202,267 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jun 2027.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1996 · Newcastle
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 20 Jun 2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 202,267 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

1996

Engine

2495cc

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N896 EKY Key Findings

22 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
202,267 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)

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N896 EKY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Nov 2026, 10:45

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22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Land Rover Defender (N896 EKY) between December 2005 and June 2026.

The record contains 20 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 19 June 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: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 19 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: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)”.

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N896 EKY Mileage History

09/12/2005116,154 mi
19/12/2006127,275 mi+11,121 mi
08/12/2007123,456 mi-3,819 mi
23/04/2009135,462 mi+12,006 mi
27/04/2009135,470 mi+8 mi
06/10/2010139,152 mi+3,682 mi
27/09/2011147,652 mi+8,500 mi
25/09/2012153,559 mi+5,907 mi
30/09/2013159,693 mi+6,134 mi
30/09/2013159,698 mi+5 mi
01/10/2014165,890 mi+6,192 mi
22/09/2015171,874 mi+5,984 mi
30/09/2016175,896 mi+4,022 mi
21/09/2017181,537 mi+5,641 mi
21/08/2018185,879 mi+4,342 mi
19/08/2019189,781 mi+3,902 mi
13/08/2020192,414 mi+2,633 mi
20/08/2021195,193 mi+2,779 mi
22/06/2023197,698 mi+2,505 mi
14/06/2024199,106 mi+1,408 mi
06/06/2025200,625 mi+1,519 mi
19/06/2026202,267 mi+1,642 mi

Average of roughly 4,195 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

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