1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P711 FJC
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 155,969 miles. MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,969 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P711 FJC Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2026
- 155,969 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P711 FJC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Land Rover Defender (P711 FJC) between August 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
P711 FJC Mileage History
- 10/08/200677,883 mi
- 09/08/200783,317 mi+5,434 mi
- 11/08/200889,083 mi+5,766 mi
- 10/08/200994,513 mi+5,430 mi
- 18/08/2010100,594 mi+6,081 mi
- 17/08/2011105,523 mi+4,929 mi
- 20/07/2012109,989 mi+4,466 mi
- 23/08/2013114,835 mi+4,846 mi
- 19/08/2014119,646 mi+4,811 mi
- 21/08/2015124,198 mi+4,552 mi
- 16/08/2016128,804 mi+4,606 mi
- 18/08/2017133,095 mi+4,291 mi
- 27/02/2019136,694 mi+3,599 mi
- 20/02/2020139,768 mi+3,074 mi
- 19/02/2021142,034 mi+2,266 mi
- 23/02/2022144,741 mi+2,707 mi
- 23/02/2023147,772 mi+3,031 mi
- 26/02/2024150,934 mi+3,162 mi
- 27/02/2025154,061 mi+3,127 mi
- 23/02/2026155,969 mi+1,908 mi
Average of roughly 3,996 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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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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