1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P405 DMS
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1996. Recorded mileage 249,934 miles. MOT valid until 03/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 249,934 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
P405 DMS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
- 249,934 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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P405 DMS Mileage History
- 02/12/2022234,638 mi
- 24/11/2023234,637 mi-1 mi
- 25/11/2024239,912 mi+5,275 mi
- 18/11/2025249,934 mi+10,022 mi
- 19/11/2025249,934 mi
Average of roughly 5,160 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P405 DMS 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 (P405 DMS) between December 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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