1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P684 BFP
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 195,710 miles. MOT valid until 27/01/2027. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,710 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2495cc
P684 BFP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2026
- 195,710 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P684 BFP Mileage History
- 02/01/2024193,151 mi
- 11/01/2025195,146 mi+1,995 mi
- 28/01/2025195,161 mi+15 mi
- 27/01/2026195,710 mi+549 mi
- 27/01/2026195,710 mi
Average of roughly 1,236 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P684 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 (P684 BFP) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 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 (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). 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: “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”.
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