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A16 KRK

1996 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

113,002 mi
Last recorded113,002 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 KRK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 113,002 miles

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

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Fail 28 Aug 2025 113,002 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Pass 4 Sep 2024 112,228 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 111,260 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 110,095 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 109,604 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 109,311 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 108,222 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 108,216 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 106,674 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 106,665 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2017 105,469 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Sep 2017 105,460 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2016 104,271 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated.

Fail 30 Aug 2016 104,253 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced Chassis mount corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced Chassis mount corroded in two areas (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated.

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 103,119 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 101,255 miles

Nearside front tyre has a tube in a tubeless tyre

Nearside rear tyre has a tube in a tubeless tyre

Fail 3 Sep 2014 101,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front tyre has a tube in a tubeless tyre

Nearside rear tyre has a tube in a tubeless tyre

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 13 Sep 2013 98,897 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 98,889 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 96,262 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 96,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 84,000 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 84,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2008 78,478 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 78,478 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 74,136 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 70,184 miles

Rear chassis showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 9 Jan 2006 70,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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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A16 KRK is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 A16 KRK, 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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A16 KRK is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 November 1996.

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