1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P271 EEC
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/10/1996. Recorded mileage 176,199 miles. MOT valid until 17/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,199 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
P271 EEC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2026
- 176,199 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P271 EEC Mileage History
- 30/01/2024174,620 mi
- 14/02/2025175,545 mi+925 mi
- 14/02/2025175,545 mi
- 12/02/2026176,086 mi+541 mi
- 18/02/2026176,199 mi+113 mi
Average of roughly 769 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P271 EEC 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 (P271 EEC) between January 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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