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D10 RHA

1996 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

137,562 mi
Last recorded137,562 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD10 RHA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 137,562 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 136,064 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 134,815 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs rusted through lack of use. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 134,589 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 134,589 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 132,099 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 132,063 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength A frame Mount to Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached Mounting Tower Corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All Four heavily corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box Drop Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 129,322 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion CHASSIS RAIL (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ENGINE AREA ()

Pass 24 Jan 2017 127,048 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 123,921 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 121,940 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front calipers are worn causing pads to rattle

oil leaks from engine area

Pass 14 Jan 2014 119,354 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 116,965 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 116,963 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2012 114,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 114,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 112,608 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 112,608 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 107,199 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 104,938 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 102,164 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 98,772 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 96,316 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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D10 RHA is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Blue 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 D10 RHA, 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 D10 RHA registered?

D10 RHA is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 April 1996.

Is D10 RHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D10 RHA 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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