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216 RAF

1996 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

119,903 mi
Last recorded119,903 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration216 RAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 119,903 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 118,938 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 118,063 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 117,051 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 114,988 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 112,881 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 110,600 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 106,659 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 103,332 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 100,064 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 96,356 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 93,432 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 89,842 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 86,224 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 82,383 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 78,615 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 74,699 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 70,809 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 66,489 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 62,397 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 58,262 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 58,259 miles

Centre Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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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216 RAF is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 216 RAF, 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 216 RAF registered?

216 RAF is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 November 1996.

Is 216 RAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 216 RAF shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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