1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P319 BRS
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 84,893 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/08/2006
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,893 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
P319 BRS Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2005
- 84,893 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 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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P319 BRS Mileage History
- 22/08/200584,893 mi
- 25/08/200584,893 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
P319 BRS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Land Rover Defender (P319 BRS) between August 2005 and August 2005.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 August 2005 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)”; “Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.