1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P460 BFO
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1996. Recorded mileage 100,956 miles. MOT valid until 22/04/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,956 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
P460 BFO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 100,956 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P460 BFO Mileage History
- 03/04/202490,076 mi
- 04/04/202596,691 mi+6,615 mi
- 24/04/202596,708 mi+17 mi
- 27/03/2026100,951 mi+4,243 mi
- 10/04/2026100,956 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 5,393 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P460 BFO 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 (P460 BFO) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 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: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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