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341 FAO

1996 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

196,656 mi
Last recorded196,656 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration341 FAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 196,656 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 195,376 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 190,327 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 186,248 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 183,140 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 180,444 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 178,876 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 173,289 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 169,194 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 164,155 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 156,924 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 149,836 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 144,601 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 137,423 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 131,568 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 127,201 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 124,503 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 117,686 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 117,680 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 112,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 112,964 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 107,207 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 102,946 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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341 FAO is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 341 FAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 341 FAO registered?

341 FAO is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is 341 FAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 341 FAO shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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