1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · 1160 UA
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/04/1996. Recorded mileage 113,438 miles. MOT valid until 13/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,438 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2494cc
1160 UA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 113,438 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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1160 UA Mileage History
- 17/03/2023106,948 mi
- 08/04/2024109,128 mi+2,180 mi
- 04/04/2025111,063 mi+1,935 mi
- 16/04/2025111,077 mi+14 mi
- 15/05/2026113,438 mi+2,361 mi
Average of roughly 2,052 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
1160 UA 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 (1160 UA) between March 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Parking brake inoperative on one side very poor performance (1.4.1 (a))”; “Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))”.
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