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1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P315 HJA

P315 HJA

1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 16/12/1996. Recorded mileage 175,476 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 28/04/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1996
Engine
2495cc

P315 HJA Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2025
  • 175,476 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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P315 HJA Mileage History

  1. 02/03/2023168,600 mi
  2. 14/03/2024174,520 mi+5,920 mi
  3. 20/03/2024174,527 mi+7 mi
  4. 22/04/2025175,476 mi+949 mi
  5. 29/04/2025175,476 mi

Average of roughly 3,183 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

P315 HJA MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 13 May 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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 (P315 HJA) between March 2023 and April 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 29 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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