1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P244 BDV
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 22/11/1996. Recorded mileage 97,076 miles. MOT valid until 29/01/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,076 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
P244 BDV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2026
- 97,076 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P244 BDV Mileage History
- 06/11/202492,801 mi
- 17/01/202592,857 mi+56 mi
- 22/01/202592,864 mi+7 mi
- 29/01/202697,071 mi+4,207 mi
- 30/01/202697,076 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 3,470 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P244 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 (P244 BDV) between November 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (13 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Steering (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength c”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”.
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