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1996 LAND ROVER DEFENDER2.5L Diesel

P542 CAN

Vehicle Insight Summary

LAND ROVER DEFENDER (1996, Diesel, 2495cc) — mileage recorded at 180,774. MOT status: not recorded. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.

MOT

Expired

Expires 16/06/2026

Tax

No data

Mileage: 180,774
Fuel: Diesel
Year: 1996
Engine: 2495cc

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Public record health check: Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)

! Older vehicle

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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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Exported

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Scrapped

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Destruction

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V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: May 25, 2026, 01:00 AM

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 1996 Land Rover Defender (P542 CAN), we found 4 MOT results in the period of June 2022 to June 2025.

Across its entire MOT history, this Land Rover has a 100% success rate (4 passes and 0 fails). This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.

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