1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P942 BAW
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 18/09/1996. Recorded mileage 107,186 miles. MOT valid until 13/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,186 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
P942 BAW Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2026
- 107,186 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P942 BAW Mileage History
- 06/09/200556,333 mi
- 21/08/200661,779 mi+5,446 mi
- 17/09/200768,232 mi+6,453 mi
- 25/11/200872,520 mi+4,288 mi
- 26/11/200872,531 mi+11 mi
- 14/01/2026107,186 mi+34,655 mi
Average of roughly 2,498 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
P942 BAW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Land Rover Defender (P942 BAW) between September 2005 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 January 2026 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 (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”.
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