1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C12 HHH
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Dec 1996. Recorded mileage 107,383 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,383 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C12 HHH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2026
- 107,383 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C12 HHH MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Land Rover Defender (C12 HHH) between October 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
C12 HHH Mileage History
- 05/10/2022100,247 mi
- 29/01/2024100,668 mi+421 mi
- 23/01/2025101,000 mi+332 mi
- 23/01/2026107,383 mi+6,383 mi
Average of roughly 2,161 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
Worn valve cover gaskets, oil pan gaskets, and crankshaft seals cause persistent oil leaks. The rear main seal is particularly prone on later Puma models.
- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
Corroded bulkhead earthing points and deteriorating wiring harnesses cause intermittent electrical faults including flickering lights, false warnings, and central locking failures.
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