1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P631 ACT
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 231,484 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 231,484 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P631 ACT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2026
- 231,484 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.
P631 ACT 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 (P631 ACT) between May 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
P631 ACT Mileage History
- 10/05/2022214,936 mi
- 17/05/2023218,256 mi+3,320 mi
- 21/06/2024222,189 mi+3,933 mi
- 17/06/2025226,464 mi+4,275 mi
- 10/06/2026231,484 mi+5,020 mi
Average of roughly 4,051 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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