1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P835 DAU
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 23 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 88,360 miles. MOT valid until 03 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,360 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P835 DAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2025
- 88,360 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P835 DAU Mileage History
- 18/10/202176,922 mi
- 12/10/202279,096 mi+2,174 mi
- 09/10/202381,539 mi+2,443 mi
- 21/10/202485,936 mi+4,397 mi
- 04/11/202588,360 mi+2,424 mi
Average of roughly 2,827 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P835 DAU 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 (P835 DAU) between October 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
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