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2019 NO

1996 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

135,725 mi
Last recorded135,725 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2019 NO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 135,725 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 133,930 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 132,836 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 131,428 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 131,428 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 131,334 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 123,914 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 119,567 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 115,424 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 110,802 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 107,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 107,906 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 99,942 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 98,912 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 96,882 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 90,659 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 83,904 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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2019 NO is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1996 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 122,435 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 2019 NO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 30 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 2019 NO registered?

2019 NO is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 May 1996.

Is 2019 NO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2019 NO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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