1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · 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
- 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: Average
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P541 CHH Mileage History
- 07/09/2023130,530 mi
- 21/09/2023130,535 mi+5 mi
- 06/09/2024130,875 mi+340 mi
- 05/11/2025137,848 mi+6,973 mi
- 07/11/2025137,860 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 3,381 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P541 CHH 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 (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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