1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M26 TFJ
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 08/03/1996. Recorded mileage 215,033 miles. MOT valid until 14/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 215,033 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
M26 TFJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2026
- 215,033 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 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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M26 TFJ Mileage History
- 10/10/2022201,410 mi
- 12/10/2022201,410 mi
- 15/02/2024207,084 mi+5,674 mi
- 07/02/2025211,187 mi+4,103 mi
- 05/02/2026215,033 mi+3,846 mi
Average of roughly 4,100 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M26 TFJ 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 (M26 TFJ) between October 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 February 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 (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))”.
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