1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P441 CJM
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 104,368 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,368 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P441 CJM Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2026
- 104,368 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P441 CJM 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 (P441 CJM) between May 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases In front of tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strengt”; “Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulkhead/steering column (2.1.2 (e) (i))”.
P441 CJM Mileage History
- 11/05/2022101,200 mi
- 09/05/2023104,173 mi+2,973 mi
- 09/06/2026104,368 mi+195 mi
Average of roughly 777 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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