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C11 DNR

1996 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

135,552 mi
Last recorded135,552 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 DNR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 135,552 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2026 135,552 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2026 139,521 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2025 139,561 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 139,491 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2024 139,491 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended coin in mechanism (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 136,069 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2023 136,069 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 May 2022 139,425 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 134,380 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 134,380 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 134,315 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 130,212 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 123,117 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 120,654 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 119,535 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 115,628 miles

Corrosion to nearside front floor pan

Front and rear diff pinion oil seals leaking

New brake pads fitted front and rear

Oil leak

Steering box oil leak

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 111,779 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

corrosion nearside front floor pan

Fail 24 Sep 2010 111,774 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

corrosion nearside front floor pan

Pass 21 May 2009 107,134 miles

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

rear chassis crossmember corroding

Pass 21 May 2008 102,274 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear bump stop rubber missing

Pass 22 Dec 2006 100,645 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 92,390 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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C11 DNR is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 C11 DNR, 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 C11 DNR registered?

C11 DNR is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 March 1996.

Is C11 DNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C11 DNR shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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