1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P528 BRY
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 08 Oct 1996. Recorded mileage 218,408 miles. MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 218,408 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P528 BRY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2026
- 218,408 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P528 BRY 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 (P528 BRY) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 August 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: Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer chassis near top shock absorber”; “Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer chassis near steering damper m”; “Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”.
P528 BRY Mileage History
- 25/07/2023212,297 mi
- 07/08/2024214,005 mi+1,708 mi
- 05/08/2025216,541 mi+2,536 mi
- 14/08/2026218,406 mi+1,865 mi
- 28/08/2026218,408 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,975 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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