1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P676 DLS
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 149,067 miles. MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,067 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P676 DLS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 149,067 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P676 DLS 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 (P676 DLS) between October 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Steering (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear track contro”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front track conto”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing front track control arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
P676 DLS Mileage History
- 31/10/2023141,424 mi
- 31/10/2023141,246 mi-178 mi
- 25/11/2024145,990 mi+4,744 mi
- 29/11/2024145,990 mi
- 19/03/2026149,067 mi+3,077 mi
Average of roughly 3,208 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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