1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P204 CCT
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29/08/1996. Recorded mileage 182,757 miles. MOT valid until 29/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,757 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
P204 CCT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 182,757 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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P204 CCT Mileage History
- 28/06/2024180,969 mi
- 28/06/2024180,971 mi+2 mi
- 23/06/2025181,880 mi+909 mi
- 26/06/2025181,882 mi+2 mi
- 19/06/2026182,757 mi+875 mi
Average of roughly 906 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P204 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 (P204 CCT) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 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: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at t joint (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at t joint (1.1.11 (c))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))”.
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