1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P150 BFO
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 153,516 miles. MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,516 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
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.
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.
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.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (P150 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as P150BFO.
TOYOTA
COROLLA
FORD
FIESTA
MERCEDES
CL
LAND ROVER
DEFENDER
SAAB
9000 CSE
YAMAHA
DIVERSION
FORD
KA
NISSAN
SERENA
MAZDA
BONGO
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
LAND ROVER
DISCOVERY
AUDI
A4
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.