1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N89 XOX
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/02/1996. Recorded mileage 202,623 miles. MOT valid until 24/08/2027. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 202,623 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
N89 XOX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 202,623 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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N89 XOX Mileage History
- 16/02/2022188,387 mi
- 04/04/2023189,168 mi+781 mi
- 02/04/2024190,358 mi+1,190 mi
- 02/04/2025193,650 mi+3,292 mi
- 26/08/2026202,623 mi+8,973 mi
Average of roughly 3,148 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N89 XOX 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 (N89 XOX) between February 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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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