1996 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · P207 HSR
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 21/11/1996. Recorded mileage 201,731 miles. MOT valid until 31/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 201,731 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2401cc
P207 HSR Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2026
- 201,731 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P207 HSR Mileage History
- 29/05/2006129,390 mi
- 29/05/2006129,390 mi
- 09/07/2007133,122 mi+3,732 mi
- 20/07/2007133,138 mi+16 mi
- 18/08/2008135,869 mi+2,731 mi
- 19/08/2008135,869 mi
- 01/10/2009138,025 mi+2,156 mi
- 07/10/2010140,306 mi+2,281 mi
- 10/10/2011142,732 mi+2,426 mi
- 20/04/2012142,761 mi+29 mi
- 22/05/2013148,800 mi+6,039 mi
- 22/05/2013148,800 mi
- 09/06/2014154,527 mi+5,727 mi
- 09/06/2014154,527 mi
- 11/06/2015158,673 mi+4,146 mi
- 21/10/2016158,685 mi+12 mi
- 03/04/2018168,242 mi+9,557 mi
- 10/04/2018168,247 mi+5 mi
- 16/04/2019177,331 mi+9,084 mi
- 18/04/2019177,336 mi+5 mi
- 31/10/2020185,852 mi+8,516 mi
- 12/08/2021186,290 mi+438 mi
- 18/08/2021186,349 mi+59 mi
- 17/08/2022191,359 mi+5,010 mi
- 17/08/2022191,359 mi
- 17/08/2023195,380 mi+4,021 mi
- 29/08/2024196,881 mi+1,501 mi
- 14/08/2025199,280 mi+2,399 mi
- 02/09/2026201,731 mi+2,451 mi
Average of roughly 3,570 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
P207 HSR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Land Rover Defender (P207 HSR) between May 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Bodywork (12 issues), Steering (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 3.93/1.68 (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))”.
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