1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P797 BSO
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 1996. Recorded mileage 169,030 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,030 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P797 BSO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
- 169,030 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P797 BSO 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 (P797 BSO) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 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: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
P797 BSO Mileage History
- 03/06/2024167,683 mi
- 04/06/2024167,686 mi+3 mi
- 18/04/2025168,051 mi+365 mi
- 18/03/2026168,544 mi+493 mi
- 03/07/2026169,030 mi+486 mi
Average of roughly 647 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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