1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P582 DMO
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Oct 1996. Recorded mileage 74,587 miles. MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,587 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P582 DMO Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2026
- 74,587 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P582 DMO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
32 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Land Rover Defender (P582 DMO) between October 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))”.
P582 DMO Mileage History
- 24/10/200628,426 mi
- 24/10/200730,078 mi+1,652 mi
- 24/10/200730,078 mi
- 20/10/200834,827 mi+4,749 mi
- 20/10/200834,827 mi
- 06/10/200936,340 mi+1,513 mi
- 07/10/200936,351 mi+11 mi
- 12/10/201038,126 mi+1,775 mi
- 20/10/201139,971 mi+1,845 mi
- 21/10/201139,982 mi+11 mi
- 10/10/201240,909 mi+927 mi
- 15/10/201240,943 mi+34 mi
- 17/10/201342,004 mi+1,061 mi
- 30/09/201445,541 mi+3,537 mi
- 30/09/201445,541 mi
- 30/10/201548,150 mi+2,609 mi
- 12/10/201651,808 mi+3,658 mi
- 27/10/201756,683 mi+4,875 mi
- 07/11/201756,683 mi
- 02/11/201858,916 mi+2,233 mi
- 30/11/201858,918 mi+2 mi
- 27/11/201961,581 mi+2,663 mi
- 29/11/201961,581 mi
- 20/11/202064,847 mi+3,266 mi
- 20/11/202064,849 mi+2 mi
- 22/11/202166,139 mi+1,290 mi
- 23/11/202166,142 mi+3 mi
- 18/11/202269,453 mi+3,311 mi
- 20/11/202371,789 mi+2,336 mi
- 21/02/202573,872 mi+2,083 mi
- 17/03/202673,960 mi+88 mi
- 13/08/202674,587 mi+627 mi
Average of roughly 2,331 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
Corroded bulkhead earthing points and deteriorating wiring harnesses cause intermittent electrical faults including flickering lights, false warnings, and central locking failures.
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