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3931 UZ

1996 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,016 mi
Last recorded86,016 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3931 UZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 86,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 79,372 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 75,958 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 75,962 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 73,019 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt near steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 73,019 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt near steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 66,817 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 64,359 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 64,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 62,362 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight play in wheel bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 62,362 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight play in wheel bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 61,031 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 59,210 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 59,210 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 57,466 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 55,491 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 53,336 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 51,344 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 50,054 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 46,896 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 46,361 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 45,812 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2008 44,777 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 43,990 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 43,448 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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3931 UZ is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 3931 UZ, 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 3931 UZ registered?

3931 UZ is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 March 1996.

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