1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P803 AWV
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 02 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 194,373 miles. MOT expired on 29 Oct 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,373 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P803 AWV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2023
- 194,373 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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P803 AWV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Land Rover Defender (P803 AWV) between January 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 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: Lighting (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.
P803 AWV Mileage History
- 17/01/2022191,055 mi
- 30/10/2023194,373 mi+3,318 mi
Average of roughly 1,862 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
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