1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P211 CBL
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 141,676 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,676 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
P211 CBL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2025
- 141,676 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P211 CBL Mileage History
- 29/10/2021137,794 mi
- 16/09/2022138,755 mi+961 mi
- 15/09/2023139,551 mi+796 mi
- 17/09/2024140,557 mi+1,006 mi
- 18/09/2025141,676 mi+1,119 mi
Average of roughly 999 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P211 CBL 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 (P211 CBL) between October 2021 and September 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 37 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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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