1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D2 MSE
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25/01/1996. Recorded mileage 154,542 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,542 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
D2 MSE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2025
- 154,542 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.
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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D2 MSE Mileage History
- 02/03/2022154,034 mi
- 28/02/2023154,426 mi+392 mi
- 25/06/2025154,541 mi+115 mi
- 11/07/2025154,542 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 151 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
D2 MSE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Land Rover Defender (D2 MSE) between March 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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