1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L444 ABB
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 03 Oct 1996. Recorded mileage 108,631 miles. MOT valid until 17 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,631 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L444 ABB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 108,631 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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L444 ABB Mileage History
- 19/10/202198,268 mi
- 13/10/2022100,106 mi+1,838 mi
- 05/10/2023103,088 mi+2,982 mi
- 02/10/2024105,376 mi+2,288 mi
- 02/10/2025108,631 mi+3,255 mi
Average of roughly 2,621 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L444 ABB 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 (L444 ABB) between October 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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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