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2 PXE

1996 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,252 mi
Last recorded151,252 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 PXE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 151,252 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 151,252 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 150,998 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 150,713 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 150,503 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 150,332 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 149,964 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 149,293 miles

Slight oil leak at front hub

bump stops missing at rear.

Pass 21 Jul 2018 149,034 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 149,903 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight oil leak at front hub

Pass 26 Jul 2016 146,136 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 143,174 miles

Oil leak

rear x/member rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2014 140,956 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 140,956 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 137,787 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 137,787 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 131,851 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 131,851 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 125,138 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 119,723 miles

Both front tractor joints seals leaking oil

Drop Arm Steering joint Boot deteriorated

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 116,291 miles

Boot for joint in end of steering drop arm is split and deteriorated

Both front metal brake pipes from Fleible hose to calipers just starting to corrode

Both front tractor joint seals deteriorated and leaking oil

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear metal brake pipe from t peice to caliper starting to corrode

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front metal brake pipe from master cylinder to brake hose corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2008 113,727 miles

Both front tractor joint seals weeping oil

Drop arm joint, rubber boot deteriorated

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2007 112,196 miles

Both front nswivel hubs weaping oil nearside ball pitted and slightly scored. Recomend these are seen to

Joint in the end of drop arm from steering box boot split

Pass 3 Mar 2006 110,110 miles

Both front tractor joint seals are starting to weap oil

rubber boot on the joint on the end of steering drop arm is split

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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2 PXE is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 2 PXE, 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 2 PXE registered?

2 PXE is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 March 1996.

Is 2 PXE safe to buy?

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