1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P112 BFO
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 05 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 194,729 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,729 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P112 BFO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2026
- 194,729 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P112 BFO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Land Rover Defender (P112 BFO) between July 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
P112 BFO Mileage History
- 18/07/2022188,379 mi
- 18/07/2023190,472 mi+2,093 mi
- 30/10/2024192,304 mi+1,832 mi
- 29/01/2026194,729 mi+2,425 mi
Average of roughly 1,796 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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