1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P965 CFR
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/12/1997. Recorded mileage 136,334 miles. MOT valid until 01/02/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,334 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
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.
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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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.
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.
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