1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P437 HMK
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25/10/1996. Recorded mileage 141,527 miles. MOT valid until 23/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,527 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
P437 HMK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 141,527 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: Average
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P437 HMK Mileage History
- 05/03/2024133,294 mi
- 12/03/2024133,314 mi+20 mi
- 28/02/2025138,113 mi+4,799 mi
- 06/03/2025138,139 mi+26 mi
- 24/02/2026141,527 mi+3,388 mi
Average of roughly 4,170 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P437 HMK 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 (P437 HMK) between March 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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