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B24 TUF

1996 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,128 mi
Last recorded106,128 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB24 TUF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 106,128 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 103,499 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 103,489 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 103,427 miles

all tyres cracked

Fail 30 Oct 2015 103,425 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

all tyres cracked

Pass 6 Aug 2012 102,078 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 100,190 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 100,167 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 98,939 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 97,258 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 95,338 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 94,097 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 90,943 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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B24 TUF is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 B24 TUF, 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 B24 TUF registered?

B24 TUF is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is B24 TUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B24 TUF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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