1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P988 BRM
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 149,694 miles. MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,694 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P988 BRM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 149,694 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P988 BRM Mileage History
- 07/08/2024119,217 mi
- 16/08/2025135,484 mi+16,267 mi
- 16/08/2025135,484 mi
- 18/08/2026149,694 mi+14,210 mi
- 18/08/2026149,694 mi
Average of roughly 15,021 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P988 BRM 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 (P988 BRM) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 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 (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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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