1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P686 AOD
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 214,160 miles. MOT valid until 08 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 214,160 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P686 AOD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 214,160 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P686 AOD Mileage History
- 01/03/2023208,887 mi
- 02/04/2024210,107 mi+1,220 mi
- 02/04/2024210,107 mi
- 01/04/2025211,578 mi+1,471 mi
- 10/04/2026214,160 mi+2,582 mi
Average of roughly 1,696 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P686 AOD 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 (P686 AOD) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 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: Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
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