1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P462 CEJ
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 198,187 miles. MOT valid until 13/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,187 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
P462 CEJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2026
- 198,187 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P462 CEJ Mileage History
- 31/10/2022188,527 mi
- 25/10/2023191,343 mi+2,816 mi
- 15/10/2024194,156 mi+2,813 mi
- 15/09/2025196,145 mi+1,989 mi
- 04/09/2026198,187 mi+2,042 mi
Average of roughly 2,513 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P462 CEJ 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 (P462 CEJ) between October 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 17 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are 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.
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