1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P818 BRM
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 167,492 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (16 Jan 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,492 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P818 BRM Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2024
- 167,492 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P818 BRM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Land Rover Defender (P818 BRM) between May 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
P818 BRM Mileage History
- 12/05/2022161,868 mi
- 15/07/2024167,492 mi+5,624 mi
- 17/07/2024167,492 mi
Average of roughly 2,578 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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