1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P451 BTA
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25/11/1996. Recorded mileage 132,258 miles. MOT valid until 24/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,258 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
P451 BTA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2026
- 132,258 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P451 BTA Mileage History
- 14/09/2023129,298 mi
- 14/09/2023129,298 mi
- 05/02/2025130,957 mi+1,659 mi
- 20/05/2026132,258 mi+1,301 mi
- 26/05/2026132,258 mi
Average of roughly 1,097 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P451 BTA 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 (P451 BTA) between September 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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