1996 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI 2.5L Diesel · P143 EVR
1996 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1996. Recorded mileage 137,911 miles. MOT valid until 02/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER 90 DEFENDER TDI
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/09/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,911 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
P143 EVR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2026
- 137,911 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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P143 EVR Mileage History
- 10/01/2023128,067 mi
- 05/02/2024130,720 mi+2,653 mi
- 11/12/2024132,740 mi+2,020 mi
- 11/12/2024132,740 mi
- 04/06/2026137,911 mi+5,171 mi
Average of roughly 2,896 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P143 EVR 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 90 Defender Tdi (P143 EVR) between January 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 June 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: Bodywork (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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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