1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P346 BPA
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 27/09/1996. Recorded mileage 138,896 miles. MOT valid until 05/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,896 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
P346 BPA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
- 138,896 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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P346 BPA Mileage History
- 19/04/2024138,561 mi
- 24/04/2024138,561 mi
- 01/05/2025138,563 mi+2 mi
- 02/05/2025138,563 mi
- 07/05/2026138,896 mi+333 mi
Average of roughly 164 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P346 BPA 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 (P346 BPA) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 2026 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: Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Direction indicator not working all flash the hazards (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))”.
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