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882 JON

1996 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests33 (18 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

183,502 mi
Last recorded183,502 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration882 JON
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 15 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 183,502 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 183,317 miles

Nearside Front passenger footwell holed (not in a prescribed area)

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger holed below front passenger foot well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 183,316 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear crossmember holed (centre & nearside rear) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front passenger footwell holed (not in a prescribed area)

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger holed below front passenger foot well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 182,628 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive slight transfer box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 182,627 miles

Central Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn front prop rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low offside aim at upper most point (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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 drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis holed above rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Central Front 1x nut/bolt loose front prop rear flange

Central Oil leak, but not excessive slight transfer box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear 1x nut loose rear prop flange to transfer box output flange

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Rear spare wheel loose on carrier (not likely to fall off )(suspect incorrect wheel nuts used)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front exhaust front pipe to manifold 1x securing nut loose

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 179,525 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front floor corroded at bottom of baulkhead

Fail 22 Oct 2020 179,524 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine engine drain plug leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front floor corroded at bottom of baulkhead

Fail 10 Sep 2020 179,523 miles

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated offside floor holed at bottom of baulkhead (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering drop arm ball joint dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front floor corroded at bottom of baulkhead

Pass 14 Aug 2019 178,148 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 178,096 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 175,186 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 175,186 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 172,801 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 170,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 167,363 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 167,361 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 166,943 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

steering damper has slight play in a bush

Fail 14 Sep 2013 166,891 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

steering damper has slight play in a bush

Pass 29 Aug 2012 161,224 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

steering damper bush has excessive play

Fail 24 Aug 2012 161,224 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

steering damper bush has excessive play

Fail 23 Aug 2011 155,273 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 155,273 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 144,012 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 144,012 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 143,689 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 133,540 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 133,540 miles

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

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 121,133 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 121,133 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 110,898 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 110,898 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 98,539 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 98,119 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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882 JON is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 882 JON, 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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882 JON is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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