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1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P541 CHH

P541 CHH

1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1996. Recorded mileage 137,860 miles. MOT valid until 06/11/2026. Taxed until 01/04/2027.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin
1996 · Preston
MOT Status
Valid until 06/11/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/04/2027)
Recorded Mileage
137,860 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 06/11/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/04/2027
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
1996
Engine
2495cc

P541 CHH Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
  • 137,860 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
65
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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P541 CHH Mileage History

  1. 07/09/2023130,530 mi
  2. 21/09/2023130,535 mi+5 mi
  3. 06/09/2024130,875 mi+340 mi
  4. 05/11/2025137,848 mi+6,973 mi
  5. 07/11/2025137,860 mi+12 mi

Average of roughly 3,381 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

P541 CHH MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 31 Aug 2026, 18:08
MOT Analysis

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 (P541 CHH) between September 2023 and November 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 07 November 2025 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: Lighting (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 5 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.

Recorded failure items include: “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested SPONGY PEDAL (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn DRAG LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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