1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P665 DFL

24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Land Rover Defender (P665 DFL) between September 2005 and January 2024.

The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 05 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 5 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: “Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condi”; “Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine - Opacity 3.9 MA X 3.0 (8.2.2.2 (b))”; “Nearside Body mounting fixings missing body to chassis bolts missing x 2 (6.2.2 (c) (i))”.