1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P967 ABW
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/12/1996. Recorded mileage 128,739 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/11/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,739 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.
P967 ABW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/11/2024
- 128,739 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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P967 ABW Mileage History
- 30/08/2022126,596 mi
- 18/04/2023127,427 mi+831 mi
- 20/04/2023127,437 mi+10 mi
- 04/10/2024128,708 mi+1,271 mi
- 22/11/2024128,739 mi+31 mi
Average of roughly 960 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P967 ABW 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 (P967 ABW) between August 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 November 2024 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: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Headlamp not working on main beam Dipped beam when main selected (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Main beam when dipped selected (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Side facing seat (7.1.2 (c))”.
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