1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · REA 177D
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 246,450 miles. MOT valid until 24/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 246,450 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
REA 177D Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 246,450 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: Average
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REA 177D Mileage History
- 21/03/2024232,338 mi
- 25/03/2025239,666 mi+7,328 mi
- 25/03/2025239,666 mi
- 19/03/2026246,447 mi+6,781 mi
- 19/03/2026246,450 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 7,078 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
REA 177D 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 (REA 177D) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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