1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P753 ADV
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 144,944 miles. MOT valid until 17/11/2026. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,944 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
P753 ADV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
- 144,944 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P753 ADV Mileage History
- 30/10/2023140,256 mi
- 31/10/2023140,261 mi+5 mi
- 15/11/2024142,561 mi+2,300 mi
- 18/11/2024142,566 mi+5 mi
- 12/11/2025144,944 mi+2,378 mi
Average of roughly 2,302 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P753 ADV 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 (P753 ADV) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 November 2025 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: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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