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C587 LBH

1996 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

175,334 mi
Last recorded175,334 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC587 LBH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 175,334 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside washer jet half not working

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre flat

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

brake pedal feels spongy

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

corrosion in scuttle panel

driver door corroded by hinges and check strap

driver seat worn

handbrake lever has free play travel

offside rear bump stop missing

play in both panhard rod bushes

play in wiper linkage offside

rear fog lamp Light intensity slightly reduced

slight misting of oil from rear diff pinion seal

slight play in steering box drop arm and ball joint dust cover perished

steering damper leaking slightly

underside of vehicle slightly muddy

wipers only working on one setting and dont auto park

Pass 9 Aug 2024 175,290 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread dirty (0.1 (b))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

all light lenses and reflector lenses slightly dirty

auxiliary belt slightly slack

brake pedal feels spongy

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

corrosion in scuttle panel

driver door corroded by hinges and check strap

driver seat worn

offside rear bump stop missing

slight play in steering box drop arm and ball joint dust cover perished

underside of vehicle slightly muddy

wipers only working on one setting and dont auto park

Fail 7 May 2024 175,282 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Body component insecure bonnet hinge offside detached (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached upper nut loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative faulty (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread dirty (0.1 (b))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water inside lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Spare tyre defective tyre flat ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

all light lenses and reflector lenses slightly dirty

auxiliary belt slightly slack

brake pedal feels spongy

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

corrosion in scuttle panel

driver door corroded by hinges and check strap

driver seat worn

offside rear bump stop missing

slight play in steering box drop arm and ball joint dust cover perished

underside of vehicle slightly muddy

wipers only working on one setting and dont auto park

Pass 27 Apr 2023 174,886 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front scuttle corroded

offside rear bump stop missing

water ingress nearside headlamp

Fail 24 Apr 2023 174,878 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front scuttle corroded

offside rear bump stop missing

water ingress nearside headlamp

Pass 26 Apr 2022 174,271 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 173,690 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

damage to offside mirror glass

front scuttle panel corroded

no rear view mirror

Fail 17 Mar 2021 173,682 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

front scuttle panel corroded

no rear view mirror

offside wing mirror glass damaged

water in offside headlamp

nearside front tyre badly damaged/cracking or perishing

nearside rear tyre badly damaged/cracking or perishing

offside front tyre badly damaged/cracking or perishing

offside rear tyre badly damaged/cracking or perishing

Pass 14 Feb 2020 171,940 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced base of windscreen (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced base of windscreen (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front door in poor condition

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

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

boot door upper door hinge broken

reverse lamp not working

Fail 12 Feb 2020 171,937 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced base of windscreen (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced base of windscreen (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front door in poor condition

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

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

boot door upper door hinge broken

reverse lamp not working

Pass 4 Jan 2019 170,880 miles

Nearside A pillar corroded and in poorcondition

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre seems to be mounted in the wrong direction however no direction instruction on tyre sidewall

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

Offside drivers door in poor condition

both front tyres badly perished as marked on inside side walls

Fail 4 Jan 2019 170,847 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside A pillar corroded and in poorcondition

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre seems to be mounted in the wrong direction however no direction instruction on tyre sidewall

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

Offside drivers door in poor condition

both front tyres badly perished as marked on inside side walls

Pass 21 Feb 2015 169,547 miles

All coil springs have corrosion

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside and nearside front brake pipes have slight corrosion

Offside and nearside front shock absorbers have a slight mist of oil

Offside rear bump stop mising

Oil leak

Rear tie bar ball joint gaitor is deteriorated

Steering damper bushes are deteriorated

Fail 18 Feb 2015 169,547 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All coil springs have corrosion

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside and nearside front brake pipes have slight corrosion

Offside and nearside front shock absorbers have a slight mist of oil

Offside rear bump stop mising

Oil leak

Rear tie bar ball joint gaitor is deteriorated

Steering damper bushes are deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2014 167,960 miles

Both front coil springs corroded

Both front shock absorbers have a slight mist of oil

Offside and nearside front brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside and nearside front caliper brake pipes slightly corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear axle tie bar bush deteriorated

Steering rack damper bushes perished

Fail 3 Mar 2014 167,958 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both front coil springs corroded

Both front shock absorbers have a slight mist of oil

Offside and nearside front brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside and nearside front caliper brake pipes slightly corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear axle tie bar bush deteriorated

Steering rack damper bushes perished

Pass 6 Feb 2013 166,592 miles

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

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

Offside front indicator lens missing but not affecting the output or function

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear axle ball joint dust cover split

Rear exhaust silencer damaged

Steering damper bushes deteriorated

Fail 5 Feb 2013 166,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front indicator lens missing but not affecting the output or function

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear axle ball joint dust cover split

Rear exhaust silencer damaged

Steering damper bushes deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2011 165,737 miles

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

Offside front indicator lens not fitted.

Oil leak

Play in steering box, not resulting in excessive play at steering wheel.

Underside (incudes brake pipes) heavily undersealed.

Upper steering column cowlings loose.

Fail 11 Oct 2011 165,731 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside front indicator lens not fitted.

Oil leak

Play in steering box, not resulting in excessive play at steering wheel.

Underside (incudes brake pipes) heavily undersealed.

Upper steering column cowlings loose.

Pass 18 Aug 2010 164,219 miles

brake servo hose rubb ing on steering coupling.not fouling and not leaking

corrosion to both chassis rails front to rear , not considered excessive,

off side front steering/suspension orbit gaitor split

off side rear axle/spring bump stop missing

Fail 16 Aug 2010 164,211 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake servo hose rubb ing on steering coupling.not fouling and not leaking

corrosion to both chassis rails front to rear , not considered excessive,

off side front steering/suspension orbit gaitor split

off side rear axle/spring bump stop missing

Pass 14 Aug 2009 162,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside and offside front tyres are perished.

Fail 31 Jul 2009 162,815 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside and offside front tyres are perished.

Pass 24 Mar 2006 152,966 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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C587 LBH is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C587 LBH, 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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C587 LBH is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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