1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P236 BDV
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 160,804 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,804 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P236 BDV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2026
- 160,804 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P236 BDV 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 (P236 BDV) between June 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 May 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: Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn front shaft rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))”; “Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt pitma”; “Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))”.
P236 BDV Mileage History
- 20/06/2024156,643 mi
- 18/06/2025158,157 mi+1,514 mi
- 24/06/2025158,157 mi
- 20/05/2026160,791 mi+2,634 mi
- 28/05/2026160,804 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 2,150 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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