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525 GTA

1996 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

133,671 mi
Last recorded133,671 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration525 GTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 133,671 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 ()

Fail 15 Jan 2026 133,655 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 ()

Pass 18 Dec 2024 133,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()

Fail 16 Dec 2024 133,001 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to engine oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()

Pass 8 Nov 2023 132,241 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

Fail 31 Oct 2023 132,226 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam switch will not stay in main beam position (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose all four on axle flange (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

Pass 8 Dec 2022 131,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 7 Sep 2021 130,514 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 130,344 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 130,344 miles

Offside Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 130,203 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 130,109 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 129,947 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 129,725 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 129,468 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 128,830 miles

handbrake lever has lot of travel

Fail 5 Jun 2013 128,825 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

handbrake lever has lot of travel

Fail 31 May 2012 126,978 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front and offside rear outer tyre walls splitting but not showing structure

Pass 31 May 2012 126,978 miles

both front and offside rear outer tyre walls splitting but not showing structure

Pass 30 Apr 2011 125,107 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 125,101 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 122,893 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

PLAY IN PITMAN ARM BALL JOINT.

Pass 6 Apr 2009 119,947 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 114,394 miles

Nearside 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)

Oil leak

fuel tank mounts corroded

rear chassis corroded in various areas

rear prop u/j worn

trailing arm rear bushs perished n/s o/s

Fail 2 Apr 2008 114,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

fuel tank mounts corroded

rear chassis corroded in various areas

rear prop u/j worn

trailing arm rear bushs perished n/s o/s

Pass 23 Mar 2007 104,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

REAR NO. PLATE LIGHT DIM - O/S

Fail 16 Mar 2007 104,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2006 91,728 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 91,725 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering arm damper has slight play in bush.

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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525 GTA is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 525 GTA, 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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525 GTA is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 October 1996.

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