1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P297 BFJ
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 08 Nov 1996. Recorded mileage 128,215 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,215 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P297 BFJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2026
- 128,215 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P297 BFJ 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 (P297 BFJ) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 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 (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Steering (4 issues). 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: “Offside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed gaitor split (2.1.3 (c) (i))”; “Front Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (i”.
P297 BFJ Mileage History
- 04/07/2024123,118 mi
- 01/07/2025126,704 mi+3,586 mi
- 22/07/2025126,723 mi+19 mi
- 20/07/2026128,205 mi+1,482 mi
- 22/07/2026128,215 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 2,489 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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