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BEZ 3119

1996 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

112,555 mi
Last recorded112,555 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEZ 3119
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 112,555 miles

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

engine oil leak

gear box oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2024 110,396 miles

Nearside Front Outer hub seal slight leak

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 107,809 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 105,637 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 105,380 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 105,266 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 105,026 miles

battery box corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2019 105,016 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis both front inner parts marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front both strut turrets heavily corroded

Front steering damper bush excessively worn

Nearside Front part of axel damp

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside step lose

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play diff upper ball joint marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

full chassis excessively corroded and thin

revers light not working

Pass 30 Jan 2018 104,826 miles

both front strut turretts heavily corroded

both steps heavily corroded

complete chassis front to rear extensivily ocrroded

steering damper bushes worn,rear shocker bushes worn.

Fail 24 Jan 2018 104,826 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings BOTH FRONT OUTRIGGERS HOLED AND CORRODED (6.1.B.2)

both front strut turretts heavily corroded

both steps heavily corroded

complete chassis front to rear extensivily ocrroded

steering damper bushes worn,rear shocker bushes worn.

Pass 26 Jan 2017 104,740 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight play in steering box joints

under vehicle corroding

Fail 19 Jan 2017 104,732 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight play in steering box joints

under vehicle corroding

Pass 27 Jan 2016 104,430 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 104,254 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 103,917 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 103,284 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

chassis corroded in places

floor heavily corroded in places

Fail 29 Jan 2013 103,275 miles

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

chassis corroded

floor corroded heavily in places

n/s/r lower shock absorber bush worn

rear chassis/crossmember had replacement welding just meets minimum standard but advise against towing

steering ball joint worn resulting in play advise replacement due to boot all split

Pass 1 Feb 2012 102,697 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 102,689 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 101,998 miles

front propshaft rear universal joint worn

Pass 25 Jan 2010 101,427 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 101,423 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 100,198 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 100,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 99,518 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 99,513 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 99,075 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 99,050 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear cross member and chassis corroded advise treatment

Pass 10 Jan 2006 98,577 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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BEZ 3119 is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1996 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 122,435 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BEZ 3119, 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.

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What year was BEZ 3119 registered?

BEZ 3119 is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 March 1996.

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