1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P797 BSO
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1996. Recorded mileage 168,544 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,544 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
P797 BSO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/03/2026
- 168,544 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P797 BSO Mileage History
- 30/11/2022158,537 mi
- 03/06/2024167,683 mi+9,146 mi
- 04/06/2024167,686 mi+3 mi
- 18/04/2025168,051 mi+365 mi
- 18/03/2026168,544 mi+493 mi
Average of roughly 3,035 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P797 BSO 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 (P797 BSO) between November 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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