1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P23 KAC
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 19 Nov 1996. Recorded mileage 140,965 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,965 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P23 KAC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2026
- 140,965 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P23 KAC Mileage History
- 20/06/2024135,800 mi
- 28/06/2024135,800 mi
- 23/06/2025138,419 mi+2,619 mi
- 02/07/2026140,393 mi+1,974 mi
- 02/07/2026140,965 mi+572 mi
Average of roughly 2,543 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P23 KAC 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 (P23 KAC) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 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: Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1”; “Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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