1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P394 BMS
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 22/08/1996. Recorded mileage 198,750 miles. MOT valid until 09/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,750 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2495cc
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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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.
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.
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