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1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P543 CHH

P543 CHH

1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1996. Recorded mileage 70,677 miles. MOT valid until 14/06/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin
1996 · Preston
MOT Status
Valid until 14/06/2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01/06/2027)
Recorded Mileage
70,677 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 14/06/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/06/2027
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
1996
Engine
2495cc

P543 CHH Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2026
  • 70,677 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
75
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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P543 CHH Mileage History

  1. 24/05/202467,692 mi
  2. 29/05/202467,700 mi+8 mi
  3. 27/05/202569,687 mi+1,987 mi
  4. 02/06/202670,677 mi+990 mi
  5. 16/06/202670,677 mi

Average of roughly 1,448 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

P543 CHH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Aug 2026, 12:34
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 (P543 CHH) between May 2024 and June 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 16 June 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: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 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: “Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounti”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.

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