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D16 SRE

1996 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 SRE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2026

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn UJ Completely failed (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Main beam tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn UJ Completely failed (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer not fitted (7.8 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 33 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 33 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 34 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 26 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play front arm as marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 6 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 120,589 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 119,973 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 119,580 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 119,030 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 117,436 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 29 Nov 2012 117,436 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Nov 2009 116,129 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 144,651 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 111,191 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 111,191 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 102,735 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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D16 SRE is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 D16 SRE, 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 D16 SRE registered?

D16 SRE is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is D16 SRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D16 SRE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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