1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P935 DAO
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 02/12/1996. Recorded mileage 106,526 miles. MOT valid until 27/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,526 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
P935 DAO Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2026
- 106,526 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P935 DAO Mileage History
- 24/04/200667,216 mi
- 28/04/200667,216 mi
- 19/04/200770,416 mi+3,200 mi
- 30/04/200770,529 mi+113 mi
- 24/04/200873,478 mi+2,949 mi
- 29/04/200873,506 mi+28 mi
- 12/03/200975,925 mi+2,419 mi
- 16/03/201081,197 mi+5,272 mi
- 28/02/201184,638 mi+3,441 mi
- 02/03/201184,647 mi+9 mi
- 12/03/201287,575 mi+2,928 mi
- 22/02/201390,028 mi+2,453 mi
- 25/03/201492,010 mi+1,982 mi
- 11/03/201593,788 mi+1,778 mi
- 27/10/201593,849 mi+61 mi
- 24/11/201695,007 mi+1,158 mi
- 06/12/201795,951 mi+944 mi
- 06/12/201897,046 mi+1,095 mi
- 19/12/201897,060 mi+14 mi
- 25/02/202097,958 mi+898 mi
- 17/02/202398,466 mi+508 mi
- 28/02/202398,469 mi+3 mi
- 23/02/2024100,947 mi+2,478 mi
- 21/02/2025103,820 mi+2,873 mi
- 28/02/2026106,526 mi+2,706 mi
Average of roughly 1,980 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
P935 DAO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Land Rover Defender (P935 DAO) between April 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 28 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Lighting (21 issues), Steering (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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: “Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged fouling on lock (1.1.11 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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