1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P194 APH
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 1996. Recorded mileage 177,905 miles. MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,905 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P194 APH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
- 177,905 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P194 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 (P194 APH) between April 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 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 (12 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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: “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounti”; “Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear cross member (6”.
P194 APH Mileage History
- 15/04/2024172,979 mi
- 28/06/2024173,004 mi+25 mi
- 28/06/2024173,004 mi
- 12/07/2025177,692 mi+4,688 mi
- 03/07/2026177,905 mi+213 mi
Average of roughly 2,225 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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