1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P174 CCT
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1996. Recorded mileage 135,915 miles. MOT valid until 03/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/09/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,915 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
P174 CCT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 135,915 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P174 CCT Mileage History
- 24/04/2024125,235 mi
- 27/04/2024125,270 mi+35 mi
- 08/04/2025130,452 mi+5,182 mi
- 08/04/2025130,452 mi
- 23/04/2026135,915 mi+5,463 mi
Average of roughly 5,349 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P174 CCT 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 (P174 CCT) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged caliper pipe fouling spring on turning (1.1.11 (d) (ii))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
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