1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P986 CUJ
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 1996. Recorded mileage 161,749 miles. MOT valid until 09 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,749 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P986 CUJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2025
- 161,749 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.
P986 CUJ 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 (P986 CUJ) between November 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
P986 CUJ Mileage History
- 24/11/2022147,425 mi
- 30/11/2023153,789 mi+6,364 mi
- 04/12/2023153,789 mi
- 10/12/2024157,766 mi+3,977 mi
- 04/12/2025161,749 mi+3,983 mi
Average of roughly 4,730 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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