1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L110 CDL
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1996. Recorded mileage 522,098 miles. MOT valid until 25/08/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 522,098 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
L110 CDL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 522,098 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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L110 CDL Mileage History
- 24/07/2023451,693 mi
- 16/07/2024475,159 mi+23,466 mi
- 27/08/2024475,799 mi+640 mi
- 27/08/2025499,851 mi+24,052 mi
- 24/08/2026522,098 mi+22,247 mi
Average of roughly 22,815 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L110 CDL 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 (L110 CDL) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Lower bulkhead/ floor (7”; “Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Bulkhead / floor (7”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
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