1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P126 BFO
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 144,605 miles. MOT valid until 26/01/2027. Taxed until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,605 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
P126 BFO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2026
- 144,605 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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P126 BFO Mileage History
- 21/01/2022143,474 mi
- 03/10/2023143,595 mi+121 mi
- 04/09/2024143,885 mi+290 mi
- 27/01/2026144,605 mi+720 mi
Average of roughly 282 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P126 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 (P126 BFO) between January 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 14 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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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