1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P440 CVJ
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/10/1996. Recorded mileage 157,861 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/11/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,861 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
P440 CVJ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/11/2022
- 157,861 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P440 CVJ Mileage History
- 16/11/2021155,507 mi
- 16/11/2022157,861 mi+2,354 mi
Average of roughly 2,356 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
P440 CVJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Land Rover Defender (P440 CVJ) between November 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
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