1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P690 BUX
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 16 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 139,798 miles. MOT expired on 31 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,798 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P690 BUX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2025
- 139,798 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P690 BUX 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 (P690 BUX) between January 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 November 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: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Oil leaking excessively from transmission transfer case (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))”.
P690 BUX Mileage History
- 12/01/2022135,335 mi
- 09/01/2023136,851 mi+1,516 mi
- 25/10/2024137,157 mi+306 mi
- 16/10/2025139,737 mi+2,580 mi
- 01/11/2025139,798 mi+61 mi
Average of roughly 1,174 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
Corroded bulkhead earthing points and deteriorating wiring harnesses cause intermittent electrical faults including flickering lights, false warnings, and central locking failures.
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