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B3 CAD

1996 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

148,648 mi
Last recorded148,648 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 CAD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 148,648 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 146,675 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 145,008 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 141,826 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 138,471 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 135,557 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 132,419 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 129,941 miles

Handbrake travel high

Rear Rear prop rear uj slight play

Fail 17 Dec 2018 129,941 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Handbrake travel high

Rear Rear prop rear uj slight play

Pass 18 Dec 2017 127,615 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 127,201 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 125,133 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 125,133 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 121,219 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 121,106 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 115,610 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 115,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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B3 CAD is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 B3 CAD, 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 B3 CAD registered?

B3 CAD is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is B3 CAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 CAD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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