1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P180 APH
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 266,641 miles. MOT valid until 22/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 266,641 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
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P180 APH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/12/2025
- 266,641 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P180 APH Mileage History
- 07/12/2023261,969 mi
- 18/12/2024262,875 mi+906 mi
- 23/12/2024262,875 mi
- 20/12/2025266,641 mi+3,766 mi
- 20/12/2025266,641 mi
Average of roughly 2,294 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P180 APH 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 (P180 APH) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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