1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P616 BSA
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 1996. Recorded mileage 180,727 miles. MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,727 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P616 BSA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2026
- 180,727 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P616 BSA 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 (P616 BSA) between January 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
P616 BSA Mileage History
- 28/01/2022179,478 mi
- 16/11/2022179,896 mi+418 mi
- 06/11/2023180,336 mi+440 mi
- 26/11/2024180,398 mi+62 mi
- 13/02/2026180,727 mi+329 mi
Average of roughly 309 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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