1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P683 BFP
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 03 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 137,254 miles. MOT expired on 29 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,254 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P683 BFP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 137,254 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P683 BFP 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 (P683 BFP) between November 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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 Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Panhard rod bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
P683 BFP Mileage History
- 21/11/2022135,171 mi
- 16/10/2023136,144 mi+973 mi
- 18/10/2023136,146 mi+2 mi
- 30/10/2024136,859 mi+713 mi
- 16/10/2025137,254 mi+395 mi
Average of roughly 718 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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