1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M1 CYO
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 09 Mar 1996. Recorded mileage 145,778 miles. MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,778 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M1 CYO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 145,778 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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M1 CYO Mileage History
- 26/01/2024142,164 mi
- 26/01/2024142,164 mi
- 06/03/2025144,219 mi+2,055 mi
- 01/05/2026145,778 mi+1,559 mi
- 01/05/2026145,778 mi
Average of roughly 1,598 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M1 CYO 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 (M1 CYO) between January 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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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