1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N910 CYC
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12 Jan 1996. Recorded mileage 242,281 miles. MOT expired on 10 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 242,281 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N910 CYC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2025
- 242,281 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N910 CYC 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 (N910 CYC) between February 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 March 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: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
N910 CYC Mileage History
- 24/02/2023241,187 mi
- 02/03/2023241,196 mi+9 mi
- 08/04/2024241,786 mi+590 mi
- 12/04/2024241,793 mi+7 mi
- 24/03/2025242,281 mi+488 mi
Average of roughly 526 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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