LAND ROVER DEFENDER1996 · 2.5L Diesel

P405 DMS

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 1996 LAND ROVER DEFENDER? It's a Diesel with a 2495cc engine showing 249,934 miles. MOT is valid and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT

Valid

Expires 03/12/2026

Tax

No data

Mileage: 249,934
Fuel: Diesel
Year: 1996
Engine: 2495cc

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/ 100 · Good

Public record health check: Good.

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✓ Valid MOT

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

! Older vehicle

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Stolen

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Finance

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Write-off

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Salvage

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Imported

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Scrapped

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Destruction

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Apr 15, 2026, 04:56 PM

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 1996 Land Rover Defender (P405 DMS) has a recorded MOT history spanning from December 2022 to November 2025, with 5 MOT tests on record.

With 4 passes and 1 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 80%. This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

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