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B96 REX

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,776 mi
Last recorded128,776 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB96 REX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 128,776 miles

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All outriggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 128,773 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All outriggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 125,891 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 125,853 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush shock bush has play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam King pin has play (5.1.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 123,354 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 123,354 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 121,435 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 118,056 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 116,423 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 115,534 miles

Offside Rear Towbar slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 113,929 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 113,928 miles

Brake performance not tested due to nearside rear tyre faulty ( cord exposed ) (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all four tyres perished

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 110,907 miles

all tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 16 Aug 2017 110,907 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

all tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 17 Aug 2016 107,557 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 104,230 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 101,001 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 98,097 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 95,517 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 95,517 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 90,809 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 86,771 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 81,065 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 77,475 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 72,534 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 72,449 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 70,967 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 62,414 miles

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

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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B96 REX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 106,873 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 B96 REX, 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 27 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 B96 REX registered?

B96 REX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 February 1999.

Is B96 REX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B96 REX shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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