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B1 SRM

1996 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

96,277 mi
Last recorded96,277 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 SRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 96,277 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 94,626 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 94,039 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 92,867 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 90,785 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 88,101 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 88,101 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 86,442 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 85,426 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 85,426 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 84,157 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 83,297 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 81,282 miles

all brake pipes are undersealed

underside of car is undersealed

Pass 11 Jul 2014 79,874 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 79,060 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 76,838 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 75,677 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 74,653 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 69,254 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 66,605 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 62,851 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 59,536 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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B1 SRM is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 B1 SRM, 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 B1 SRM registered?

B1 SRM is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 March 1996.

Is B1 SRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B1 SRM shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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