1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P150 BFO
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 153,516 miles. MOT valid until 18/12/2026. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,516 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
P150 BFO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/12/2025
- 153,516 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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P150 BFO Mileage History
- 09/11/2021139,749 mi
- 18/07/2023143,950 mi+4,201 mi
- 31/05/2024145,817 mi+1,867 mi
- 05/06/2025150,827 mi+5,010 mi
- 19/12/2025153,516 mi+2,689 mi
Average of roughly 3,350 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P150 BFO 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 (P150 BFO) between November 2021 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 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: Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). 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.
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