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1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P657 CTH

P657 CTH

1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 06/12/1996. Recorded mileage 171,912 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 12/01/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1996
Engine
2495cc

P657 CTH Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2025
  • 171,912 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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P657 CTH Mileage History

  1. 21/08/2021166,592 mi
  2. 24/09/2022168,819 mi+2,227 mi
  3. 22/09/2023169,062 mi+243 mi
  4. 08/01/2025171,908 mi+2,846 mi
  5. 13/01/2025171,912 mi+4 mi

Average of roughly 1,566 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

P657 CTH MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
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 (P657 CTH) between August 2021 and January 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 13 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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