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ACC 921A

1996 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

261,575 mi
Last recorded261,575 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACC 921A
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 261,575 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 250,715 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 243,175 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 234,170 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 228,887 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 223,419 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 214,303 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 206,045 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 197,790 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 190,609 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 182,194 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 164,691 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 158,205 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 155,215 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 154,113 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 142,648 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2010 136,580 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 131,275 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 121,720 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 121,720 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

excessive corrosion to central body mound but not reducing body support strenght

Pass 18 Apr 2007 116,721 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 105,525 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 105,525 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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ACC 921A is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 ACC 921A, 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 ACC 921A registered?

ACC 921A is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 January 1996.

Is ACC 921A safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACC 921A shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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