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A17 DPT

1996 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

140,456 mi
Last recorded140,456 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 DPT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 140,456 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracking close to wheel (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 140,397 miles

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) Play in steering box excessive, also small amounts of play in most of the steering components. (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracking close to wheel (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 135,403 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 131,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between middle and rear flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 129,714 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 129,046 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 129,420 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 125,893 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 124,770 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play steering box arm lower ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion step support bracket (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 121,456 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 118,865 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 118,863 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 117,773 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 116,161 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 114,361 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 117,898 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 110,880 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 106,734 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 102,086 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 102,083 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 96,815 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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A17 DPT is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 A17 DPT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A17 DPT registered?

A17 DPT is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 January 1996.

Is A17 DPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 DPT shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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