1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P970 DEC
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1996. Recorded mileage 84,999 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/08/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,999 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
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P970 DEC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2025
- 84,999 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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P970 DEC Mileage History
- 21/06/202381,733 mi
- 26/06/202381,733 mi
- 26/07/202483,708 mi+1,975 mi
- 05/08/202483,708 mi
- 14/07/202584,999 mi+1,291 mi
Average of roughly 1,583 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P970 DEC 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 (P970 DEC) between June 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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