1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · 140 LJO
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 16 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 105,873 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,873 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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140 LJO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2026
- 105,873 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
140 LJO 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 (140 LJO) between February 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
140 LJO Mileage History
- 13/02/2023101,918 mi
- 22/01/2024103,232 mi+1,314 mi
- 16/01/2025104,631 mi+1,399 mi
- 17/01/2025104,631 mi
- 23/01/2026105,873 mi+1,242 mi
Average of roughly 1,344 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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