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1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · A26 OBH

A26 OBH

1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/12/1996. Recorded mileage 324,039 miles. MOT valid until 04/02/2027.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 04/02/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1996
Engine
2495cc

A26 OBH Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2026
  • 324,039 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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A26 OBH Mileage History

  1. 06/04/2023321,169 mi
  2. 02/04/2024322,963 mi+1,794 mi
  3. 10/04/2024322,970 mi+7 mi
  4. 02/02/2026324,031 mi+1,061 mi
  5. 05/02/2026324,039 mi+8 mi

Average of roughly 1,012 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

A26 OBH MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

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 (A26 OBH) between April 2023 and February 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 05 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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