1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P965 CFR
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 136,334 miles. MOT valid until 01 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,334 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P965 CFR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2026
- 136,334 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.
P965 CFR 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 (P965 CFR) between December 2021 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
P965 CFR Mileage History
- 06/12/2021132,246 mi
- 18/01/2024132,244 mi-2 mi
- 24/01/2024132,244 mi
- 20/01/2025133,459 mi+1,215 mi
- 02/02/2026136,334 mi+2,875 mi
Average of roughly 983 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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