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N538 ACP

1996 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

243,329 mi
Last recorded243,329 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN538 ACP
MakeLand Rover
Model90 Defender TDI
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 243,329 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 236,961 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 225,117 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 204,642 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 200,445 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 200,365 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 197,386 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover 90 Defender TDI?

Based on 2,694 MOT tests across 523 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
2,494
Miles/Year
523
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 15
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 9
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 9
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 8
fog lamp not working 8
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N538 ACP is a 1996 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

The most common reason a Land Rover 90 Defender TDI fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N538 ACP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was N538 ACP registered?

N538 ACP is a 1996 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI, first registered on 8 May 1996.

Is N538 ACP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N538 ACP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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