1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P562 DMO
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 151,908 miles. MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,908 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P562 DMO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
- 151,908 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P562 DMO 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 (P562 DMO) between November 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
P562 DMO Mileage History
- 09/11/2021148,061 mi
- 01/12/2022149,093 mi+1,032 mi
- 16/11/2023150,090 mi+997 mi
- 21/11/2024150,978 mi+888 mi
- 19/11/2025151,908 mi+930 mi
Average of roughly 955 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
Corroded bulkhead earthing points and deteriorating wiring harnesses cause intermittent electrical faults including flickering lights, false warnings, and central locking failures.
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