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1996 LAND ROVER DEFENDER2.5L Diesel

P297 BFJ

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 1996 LAND ROVER DEFENDER is a Diesel vehicle with a 2494cc engine. Currently it has no valid MOT recorded and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 126,723.

MOT

Expired

Expires 21/07/2026

Tax

No data

£8.99

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Mileage: 126,723
Fuel: Diesel
Year: 1996
Engine: 2494cc

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/ 100 · Poor

Public record health check: Poor.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)

! Older vehicle

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

Locked

Salvage

Locked

Imported

Locked

Exported

Locked

Scrapped

Locked

Destruction

Locked

V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 24 Jul 2026, 01:00

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 1996 Land Rover Defender (P297 BFJ), we found 5 MOT results in the period of June 2024 to July 2025.

With 2 passes and 3 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 40%. This pass rate is below average and potential buyers should investigate the failure history carefully.

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