1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P538 CAN
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 22/08/1996. Recorded mileage 228,924 miles. MOT valid until 25/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 228,924 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
P538 CAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2026
- 228,924 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 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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P538 CAN Mileage History
- 30/01/2024216,538 mi
- 30/01/2024216,538 mi
- 31/01/2025223,596 mi+7,058 mi
- 31/01/2025223,596 mi
- 27/05/2026228,924 mi+5,328 mi
Average of roughly 5,334 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P538 CAN 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 (P538 CAN) between January 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 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: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (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: “Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
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