1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P680 CEJ
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 08 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 306,205 miles. MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 306,205 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P680 CEJ Key Findings
- 37 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2025
- 306,205 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 16 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (56 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P680 CEJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
37 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Land Rover Defender (P680 CEJ) between June 2005 and November 2025.
The record contains 21 passes and 16 failures.
The most recent test on 21 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 16 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (56 issues), Brakes (28 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 85 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: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Front Prop shaft likely to become detached rear joint (6.1.7 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no”.
P680 CEJ Mileage History
- 14/06/2005105,656 mi
- 28/06/2006130,527 mi+24,871 mi
- 05/07/2007149,098 mi+18,571 mi
- 09/07/2007149,153 mi+55 mi
- 09/06/2008166,978 mi+17,825 mi
- 09/07/2009178,354 mi+11,376 mi
- 01/07/2010188,408 mi+10,054 mi
- 01/07/2010188,408 mi
- 08/07/2011201,469 mi+13,061 mi
- 08/07/2011201,469 mi
- 06/07/2012216,104 mi+14,635 mi
- 06/07/2012216,104 mi
- 27/06/2013227,402 mi+11,298 mi
- 27/06/2013227,402 mi
- 08/07/2014239,369 mi+11,967 mi
- 01/07/2015251,809 mi+12,440 mi
- 01/07/2015251,809 mi
- 06/07/2016264,732 mi+12,923 mi
- 09/08/2017272,948 mi+8,216 mi
- 18/10/2017272,260 mi-688 mi
- 19/10/2017272,260 mi
- 08/10/2018284,989 mi+12,729 mi
- 08/10/2018284,989 mi
- 15/11/2019291,483 mi+6,494 mi
- 15/11/2019291,483 mi
- 10/11/2020296,251 mi+4,768 mi
- 10/11/2020296,251 mi
- 04/11/2021298,287 mi+2,036 mi
- 08/11/2021298,300 mi+13 mi
- 16/11/2022299,226 mi+926 mi
- 16/11/2022299,226 mi
- 09/11/2023301,496 mi+2,270 mi
- 09/11/2023301,496 mi
- 14/11/2024304,661 mi+3,165 mi
- 18/11/2024304,661 mi
- 10/11/2025306,201 mi+1,540 mi
- 21/11/2025306,205 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 9,813 miles per year across 37 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: Average
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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