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A696 JNG

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

170,147 mi
Last recorded170,147 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA696 JNG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 170,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 169,258 miles

Central Front Bulkhead generally corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 169,258 miles

Central Front Bulkhead generally corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 167,857 miles

Central Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bullkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 167,857 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bullkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 166,577 miles

Central Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 163,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords +Perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 160,365 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 160,356 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 155,931 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 152,749 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 152,749 miles

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking box (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 150,074 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 150,074 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)

front prop joint worn

Pass 11 Jul 2007 147,384 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 147,373 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 May 2006 144,794 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise all four tyres perished

Fail 11 May 2006 144,794 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

advise all four tyres in poor condition

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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A696 JNG is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 109,986 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 A696 JNG, 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 43 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A696 JNG is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 August 1983.

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