1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P470 CEJ
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 23/08/1996. Recorded mileage 173,044 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/12/2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/06/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,044 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
P470 CEJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/06/2026
- 173,044 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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P470 CEJ Mileage History
- 20/06/2023165,978 mi
- 20/06/2023165,978 mi
- 26/11/2024168,876 mi+2,898 mi
- 03/12/2024168,876 mi
- 25/06/2026173,044 mi+4,168 mi
Average of roughly 2,344 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P470 CEJ 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 (P470 CEJ) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
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