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B11 GEG

1996 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

199,556 mi
Last recorded199,556 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 GEG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 199,556 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 193,921 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 186,499 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 179,045 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 171,405 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 165,160 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front footwell corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2019 158,794 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 153,385 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 147,500 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 142,508 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 10 Dec 2016 142,478 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 136,281 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 130,962 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 125,497 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 120,355 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 144,160 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2011 114,049 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 106,826 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 100,564 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 95,021 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)

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 1 Dec 2007 88,556 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 82,043 miles

steering rack damper bush worn.

Pass 11 Nov 2005 75,080 miles

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

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

track rod bent

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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B11 GEG is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 B11 GEG, 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 B11 GEG registered?

B11 GEG is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 February 1996.

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