1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P780 CEC
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 90,326 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,326 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P780 CEC Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 90,326 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P780 CEC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Land Rover Defender (P780 CEC) between August 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
P780 CEC Mileage History
- 01/08/200666,197 mi
- 13/10/200767,904 mi+1,707 mi
- 26/09/200967,954 mi+50 mi
- 07/04/201068,678 mi+724 mi
- 02/04/201170,205 mi+1,527 mi
- 24/03/201271,182 mi+977 mi
- 23/03/201372,105 mi+923 mi
- 22/03/201473,025 mi+920 mi
- 21/03/201573,608 mi+583 mi
- 29/03/201675,066 mi+1,458 mi
- 08/04/201776,941 mi+1,875 mi
- 17/03/201877,625 mi+684 mi
- 05/04/201979,733 mi+2,108 mi
- 26/03/202081,211 mi+1,478 mi
- 07/05/202182,760 mi+1,549 mi
- 08/06/202284,146 mi+1,386 mi
- 30/05/202384,840 mi+694 mi
- 14/05/202486,258 mi+1,418 mi
- 08/05/202587,671 mi+1,413 mi
- 08/05/202690,326 mi+2,655 mi
Average of roughly 1,221 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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