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A8 FGL

1996 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

96,158 mi
Last recorded96,158 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 FGL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 96,158 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 93,159 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 89,892 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front/rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front/rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded front/rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear axle arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front/rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

tow bar slightly corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2018 85,895 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near side and off side frontNear side rear ,off side rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 85,882 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded both front and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near side and off side frontNear side rear ,off side rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 83,253 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 80,112 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 73,808 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 67,758 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 59,167 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 51,294 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 50,904 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 49,499 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 49,151 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 47,963 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2008 45,325 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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A8 FGL is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 A8 FGL, 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 A8 FGL registered?

A8 FGL is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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