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8007 JR

1996 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

205,389 mi
Last recorded205,389 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8007 JR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 8 Jan 2026 205,389 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 204,026 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 201,850 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 199,260 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 195,796 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 192,042 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 191,191 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 188,611 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 181,151 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 173,522 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 165,304 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 161,575 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 157,863 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 153,219 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 143,736 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 126,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall cut but not showing ply or cord at time of test

Pass 8 Jan 2008 109,891 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall has light cuts but they do not reach ply or cords

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall has light cuts but they do not reach ply or cords

Pass 20 Dec 2006 92,294 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 74,176 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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8007 JR is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 8007 JR, 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 8007 JR registered?

8007 JR is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 January 1996.

Is 8007 JR safe to buy?

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