1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P738 ADV
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 87,477 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/09/2013
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,477 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
P738 ADV Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2012
- 87,477 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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P738 ADV Mileage History
- 09/09/200556,219 mi
- 09/09/200556,219 mi
- 17/01/200762,698 mi+6,479 mi
- 19/02/200868,578 mi+5,880 mi
- 19/03/200974,598 mi+6,020 mi
- 19/03/200974,598 mi
- 22/04/201079,123 mi+4,525 mi
- 22/04/201079,123 mi
- 10/05/201182,003 mi+2,880 mi
- 13/05/201182,018 mi+15 mi
- 13/05/201182,018 mi
- 26/09/201287,477 mi+5,459 mi
Average of roughly 4,435 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
P738 ADV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Land Rover Defender (P738 ADV) between September 2005 and September 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 26 September 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”.
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