1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P394 BMS
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 22 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 198,750 miles. MOT valid until 09 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,750 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P394 BMS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2026
- 198,750 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.
P394 BMS 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 (P394 BMS) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
P394 BMS Mileage History
- 15/02/2024196,143 mi
- 18/02/2025197,751 mi+1,608 mi
- 21/02/2025197,777 mi+26 mi
- 10/03/2026198,750 mi+973 mi
- 10/03/2026198,750 mi
Average of roughly 1,263 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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