1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P297 BFJ
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30/12/1996. Recorded mileage 126,723 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,723 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2494cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
P297 BFJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2025
- 126,723 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 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: Poor
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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P297 BFJ Mileage History
- 17/06/2024123,103 mi
- 03/07/2024123,116 mi+13 mi
- 04/07/2024123,118 mi+2 mi
- 01/07/2025126,704 mi+3,586 mi
- 22/07/2025126,723 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 3,305 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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 June 2024 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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