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B10 DHO

1996 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

159,172 mi
Last recorded159,172 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2022
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 DHO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2022 159,172 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 152,455 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 151,111 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 146,600 miles

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

front axle diff pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 26 Oct 2018 141,859 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 141,854 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 135,491 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Oct 2017 135,486 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Oct 2016 128,889 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper to hose pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 122,389 miles

engine oil leak,and front diff pinion oil seal leaking slightly

front to rear brake pipe,and both cross axle brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2014 118,381 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear chassis crossmember corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2013 114,301 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 107,830 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 107,811 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 104,632 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2011 104,632 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2010 103,578 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 102,820 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 95,298 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 95,298 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 88,286 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 88,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 79,685 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 79,685 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 70,924 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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B10 DHO is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 B10 DHO, 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 B10 DHO registered?

B10 DHO is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 October 1996.

Is B10 DHO safe to buy?

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