1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P203 CBL
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 20/11/1996. Recorded mileage 146,848 miles. MOT valid until 25/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,848 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
P203 CBL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 146,848 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P203 CBL Mileage History
- 29/01/2022143,627 mi
- 22/03/2023145,702 mi+2,075 mi
- 10/05/2024146,402 mi+700 mi
- 26/01/2026146,848 mi+446 mi
Average of roughly 807 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P203 CBL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Land Rover Defender (P203 CBL) between January 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 17 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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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