1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P848 ELS
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/12/1996. Recorded mileage 193,840 miles. MOT valid until 23/06/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,840 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2495cc
P848 ELS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2026
- 193,840 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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P848 ELS Mileage History
- 16/06/2022175,576 mi
- 15/06/2023182,972 mi+7,396 mi
- 14/06/2024186,684 mi+3,712 mi
- 07/06/2025189,955 mi+3,271 mi
- 25/06/2026193,840 mi+3,885 mi
Average of roughly 4,538 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P848 ELS 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 (P848 ELS) between June 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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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