1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P963 BUX
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1996. Recorded mileage 153,867 miles. MOT valid until 11/05/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,867 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2496cc
P963 BUX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2026
- 153,867 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P963 BUX Mileage History
- 29/04/2024150,773 mi
- 23/04/2025152,114 mi+1,341 mi
- 28/04/2025152,120 mi+6 mi
- 07/05/2026153,843 mi+1,723 mi
- 13/05/2026153,867 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 1,519 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P963 BUX 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 (P963 BUX) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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 Wheel bearing has excessive play adjustment required (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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