Official DVLA Record

1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P104 DRB

P104 DRB

1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25/11/1996. Recorded mileage 128,279 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin
1996 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 10/01/2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
128,279 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 10/01/2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1996
Engine
2495cc

P104 DRB Key Findings

  • 25 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 11/01/2022
  • 128,279 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 9 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: 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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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P104 DRB Mileage History

  1. 19/04/200650,132 mi
  2. 19/04/200750,960 mi+828 mi
  3. 20/04/200750,961 mi+1 mi
  4. 17/04/200851,947 mi+986 mi
  5. 18/04/200851,947 mi
  6. 08/04/200952,299 mi+352 mi
  7. 09/04/200952,299 mi
  8. 20/04/201052,801 mi+502 mi
  9. 21/04/201052,801 mi
  10. 22/04/201153,140 mi+339 mi
  11. 22/04/201153,140 mi
  12. 18/04/201253,446 mi+306 mi
  13. 18/04/201253,446 mi
  14. 19/04/201353,896 mi+450 mi
  15. 25/04/201353,896 mi
  16. 16/04/201454,285 mi+389 mi
  17. 16/04/201454,285 mi
  18. 16/04/201555,004 mi+719 mi
  19. 16/04/201555,004 mi
  20. 02/02/201756,386 mi+1,382 mi
  21. 21/12/201775,571 mi+19,185 mi
  22. 23/11/201888,862 mi+13,291 mi
  23. 19/12/2019104,100 mi+15,238 mi
  24. 25/11/2020115,383 mi+11,283 mi
  25. 11/01/2022128,279 mi+12,896 mi

Average of roughly 4,968 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.

P104 DRB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 16:22
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Land Rover Defender (P104 DRB) between April 2006 and January 2022.

The record contains 16 passes and 9 failures.

The most recent test on 11 January 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 25 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)”.

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