1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P314 BAP
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 207,601 miles. MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 207,601 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P314 BAP Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/12/2025
- 207,601 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P314 BAP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Land Rover Defender (P314 BAP) between July 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
P314 BAP Mileage History
- 19/07/2022201,775 mi
- 18/07/2023203,911 mi+2,136 mi
- 22/12/2025207,601 mi+3,690 mi
Average of roughly 1,700 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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