1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P153 DEJ
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14 Nov 1996. Recorded mileage 123,603 miles. MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,603 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P153 DEJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
- 123,603 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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P153 DEJ MOT History
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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Land Rover Defender (P153 DEJ) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
P153 DEJ Mileage History
- 17/11/2023119,246 mi
- 28/11/2024120,262 mi+1,016 mi
- 19/11/2025123,603 mi+3,341 mi
Average of roughly 2,172 miles per year across 3 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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