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CHZ 1784

1996 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,366 mi
Last recorded87,366 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHZ 1784
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 87,366 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 86,980 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 86,575 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 86,120 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 85,457 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 84,208 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Front hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 82,069 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 81,381 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 81,379 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 81,157 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 80,237 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 80,237 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 79,821 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 79,821 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 79,105 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 78,612 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 77,577 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Slight rear diff pinion oil seal weep.

Pass 11 Jul 2011 77,577 miles

Slight rear diff pinion oil seal weep.

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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CHZ 1784 is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CHZ 1784, 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 CHZ 1784 registered?

CHZ 1784 is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is CHZ 1784 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CHZ 1784 shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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