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B2 WBC

1996 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

111,336 mi
Last recorded111,336 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 WBC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 111,336 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 111,021 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 110,393 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 109,933 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 109,933 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system rear pipe on master cylinder tightened & tested (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 108,988 miles

Front Axle joints weeping

Pass 2 Sep 2020 108,035 miles

rear tie bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2019 107,515 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 106,642 miles

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2017 105,701 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion drivers footwell area (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear crossmember area (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 104,578 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 101,396 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 96,760 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 93,047 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 90,295 miles

Tow bar electrics not working with right indicator or brakes.

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 83,100 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 79,025 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 74,420 miles

centre front seat removed

Pass 25 Jun 2008 70,286 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 65,775 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 62,052 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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B2 WBC is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 B2 WBC, 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

How do I check the history of B2 WBC?

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What year was B2 WBC registered?

B2 WBC is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 October 1996.

Is B2 WBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B2 WBC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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