1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P66 SAL
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 1996. Recorded mileage 229,585 miles. MOT expired on 10 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 229,585 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P66 SAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/08/2026
- 229,585 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P66 SAL 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 (P66 SAL) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
P66 SAL Mileage History
- 25/07/2024226,559 mi
- 30/07/2024226,560 mi+1 mi
- 31/07/2025229,150 mi+2,590 mi
- 12/08/2025229,161 mi+11 mi
- 06/08/2026229,585 mi+424 mi
Average of roughly 1,489 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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