1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P313 BPG
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/12/1996. Recorded mileage 157,745 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/05/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,745 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2495cc
P313 BPG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/05/2024
- 157,745 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P313 BPG Mileage History
- 08/04/2022150,185 mi
- 20/04/2023155,436 mi+5,251 mi
- 27/04/2023155,436 mi
- 26/04/2024157,681 mi+2,245 mi
- 10/05/2024157,745 mi+64 mi
Average of roughly 3,620 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P313 BPG MOT History
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 (P313 BPG) between April 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Front Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working on dash (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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