1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P601 ATT
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 93,979 miles. MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,979 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P601 ATT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2026
- 93,979 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P601 ATT 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 (P601 ATT) between September 2025 and October 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting upper side of the chassis (6.1.6 (i)”; “Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
P601 ATT Mileage History
- 08/09/202589,231 mi
- 16/09/202589,238 mi+7 mi
- 08/09/202693,972 mi+4,734 mi
- 29/09/202693,974 mi+2 mi
- 02/10/202693,979 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 4,458 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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