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D14 TJS

1996 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

6,658 mi
Last recorded6,658 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD14 TJS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 6,658 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 4,547 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 1,846 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 692 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 117,517 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 113,930 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 110,112 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 105,801 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 104,340 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 139,478 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Track Rod Bent

Play in rear propshaft were it joins into handbrake hub

Pass 11 Jun 2008 139,313 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 139,313 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not fitted symmetrically (1.4.1)

Offside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 132,924 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 132,924 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 120,320 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

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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D14 TJS is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 D14 TJS, 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 D14 TJS registered?

D14 TJS is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is D14 TJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D14 TJS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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