£10,500 • £11,000 - £13,000
1996 LAND ROVER 90 DEFENDER TDI
United Kingdom • 10 Dec 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1996 Land Rover Defender 90 TDI has been extensively restored, featuring a resprayed exterior, mechanical upgrades, and off-road extras. It was previously salvaged due to an accident, resulting in a Category C insurance designation, and has some cosmetic wear.
Condition
6
The car has had an extensive restoration, and is described as a 'stunning head turner' with a renovated exterior respray, mechanical and suspension overhaul, and many new parts. However, it also has an insurance category C designation due to a previous accident, and the driver's seat cover needs repair. There are also some noted imperfections that require some reconditioning. This means that the car is in 'Good' condition.
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P398 SUM
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Insurance Category: CATEGORY C Make: LAND ROVER Model: 90 DEFENDER TDI Registration: P398 SUM Engine Size (cc): 2495 Transmission: Manual Diesel Year of Manufacture: 1996 Date First Registered: 30/08/1996 MOT Expiry Date: 27/11/2026 Current V5: YES Location: PICKERING You can view from: Saturday 6 December 2025 - Tuesday 9 December 2025
Points of note
£2,180
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£27,335
Median Price (Since 2020)
£182,941
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Nov 27 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
143,253 miles
Registration Date
1996-08-30
MOT History
Passed
On Nov 18 2025 with 143,253 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Passed
On Nov 28 2024 with 143,239 miles
Passed
On Nov 20 2023 with 138,451 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Passed
On Nov 14 2022 with 132,734 miles
Passed
On Nov 17 2021 with 132,225 miles
Passed
On Jan 04 2021 with 131,742 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Passed
On Jul 12 2019 with 128,519 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Passed
On Feb 15 2018 with 121,877 miles
Passed
On Jan 24 2017 with 114,367 miles
Passed
On Jan 17 2016 with 110,229 miles
Failed
On Jan 17 2016 with 110,229 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Failed
On Nov 06 2014 with 110,229 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
User Entered:
- Vehilce appears to be running on vegetable oil
- Aftermarket seat belts fitted
- Minor oil leaks from front hubs
- Wiper blades deteriorated but still clear screen effectively
Passed
On Nov 06 2014 with 110,229 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
User Entered:
- Vehilce appears to be running on vegetable oil
- Aftermarket seat belts fitted
- Minor oil leaks from front hubs
- Wiper blades deteriorated but still clear screen effectively
Failed
On Jul 08 2013 with 110,229 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Passed
On Jul 08 2013 with 110,229 miles
Passed
On Jul 22 2011 with 103,522 miles
Failed
On Jun 16 2011 with 103,239 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
User Entered:
- oil leak
Passed
On May 14 2010 with 97,097 miles
Failed
On May 13 2010 with 97,097 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Passed
On Apr 23 2009 with 90,358 miles
Failed
On Apr 23 2009 with 90,358 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Passed
On Apr 18 2008 with 84,768 miles
Passed
On May 04 2007 with 80,641 miles
Passed
On May 03 2007 with 80,641 miles
Passed
On Apr 17 2007 with 80,641 miles
Failed
On Apr 17 2007 with 80,641 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Passed
On Feb 28 2006 with 80,279 miles
Failed
On Feb 28 2006 with 80,279 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
User Entered:
- Front offside tyre starting to crack around sidewall.
- Front nearside tyre has small cuts on sidewall.
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