1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P898 EEC
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 11/12/1996. Recorded mileage 156,003 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/03/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,003 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
P898 EEC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2025
- 156,003 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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P898 EEC Mileage History
- 21/12/2022153,328 mi
- 09/01/2024154,061 mi+733 mi
- 17/01/2024154,076 mi+15 mi
- 23/01/2024154,082 mi+6 mi
- 21/03/2025156,003 mi+1,921 mi
Average of roughly 1,190 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P898 EEC 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 (P898 EEC) between December 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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