1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · MAA 111T
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 109,293 miles. MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,293 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MAA 111T Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2025
- 109,293 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MAA 111T 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 (MAA 111T) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 September 2025 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 (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head at brake master cyl”; “Nearside Front Inner Brake disc contaminated grease leaking on to disc (1.1.14 (b))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
MAA 111T Mileage History
- 21/08/2023100,223 mi
- 23/09/2024103,204 mi+2,981 mi
- 24/09/2024103,205 mi+1 mi
- 18/09/2025109,206 mi+6,001 mi
- 26/09/2025109,293 mi+87 mi
Average of roughly 4,320 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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