1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P753 CEJ
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 187,875 miles. MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,875 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P753 CEJ Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2026
- 187,875 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P753 CEJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Land Rover Defender (P753 CEJ) between January 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (26 issues), Lighting (20 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 62 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
P753 CEJ Mileage History
- 25/01/200677,617 mi
- 19/03/200779,054 mi+1,437 mi
- 19/03/200779,054 mi
- 26/03/200887,346 mi+8,292 mi
- 19/03/200994,917 mi+7,571 mi
- 19/03/2010102,345 mi+7,428 mi
- 20/03/2010102,345 mi
- 25/03/2011109,301 mi+6,956 mi
- 22/03/2012116,784 mi+7,483 mi
- 20/03/2013124,521 mi+7,737 mi
- 22/03/2013124,533 mi+12 mi
- 19/02/2014131,732 mi+7,199 mi
- 20/02/2014131,743 mi+11 mi
- 19/02/2015139,428 mi+7,685 mi
- 17/02/2016146,762 mi+7,334 mi
- 17/02/2016146,762 mi
- 17/02/2017153,115 mi+6,353 mi
- 17/02/2017153,126 mi+11 mi
- 16/02/2018157,882 mi+4,756 mi
- 20/02/2019162,021 mi+4,139 mi
- 20/02/2019162,021 mi
- 26/05/2020164,213 mi+2,192 mi
- 17/06/2021403 mi-163,810 mi
- 15/06/2022168,574 mi+168,171 mi
- 31/08/2023176,457 mi+7,883 mi
- 13/08/2024178,339 mi+1,882 mi
- 15/08/2024178,371 mi+32 mi
- 04/08/2025180,192 mi+1,821 mi
- 05/08/2025180,192 mi
- 15/09/2026187,843 mi+7,651 mi
- 17/09/2026187,875 mi+32 mi
Average of roughly 5,341 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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