1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P543 BRY
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1996. Recorded mileage 172,951 miles. MOT valid until 30/07/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,951 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
P543 BRY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2026
- 172,951 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P543 BRY Mileage History
- 26/07/2024171,874 mi
- 01/08/2024171,928 mi+54 mi
- 01/08/2025172,563 mi+635 mi
- 30/07/2026172,951 mi+388 mi
- 30/07/2026172,951 mi
Average of roughly 536 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P543 BRY 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 (P543 BRY) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 2026 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: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Hole i”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigg”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassi”.
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