1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P112 BUX

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean pass on 7 November 2025 at 101,068 miles. The maintenance trend shows a high level of stability, as the vehicle successfully rectified previous issues to achieve consecutive passes. The failures in January 2023 and September 2025 were followed immediately by passes without recorded defects, suggesting that the current owner is proactive in addressing immediate mechanical or safety-related requirements rather than allowing minor faults to persist. At approximately thirty years old, the recorded mileage of 101,068 miles is remarkably low, averaging roughly 3,370 miles per annum. The data reveals a significant period of inactivity between January 2023 and September 2025, where the vehicle covered only 5,050 miles in nearly three years. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine internals, long periods of under-use on a Land Rover of this era often lead to the degradation of rubber components, perished seals, and internal corrosion within brake lines that do not see regular flow. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and structural integrity, as the 1996 Defender is prone to hidden corrosion that MOT tests may not fully deconstruct. Given the intermittent usage pattern, verify the condition of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and ball joints for cracking or dry-rot. The braking system should also be checked for binding calipers or seized pistons, which are common symptoms of vehicles that sit for extended periods between tests.