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D20 KRH

1996 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

142,406 mi
Last recorded142,406 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD20 KRH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 142,406 miles

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

slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 16 Aug 2024 136,977 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 132,142 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 127,647 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 123,368 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 119,044 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 113,227 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 107,305 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 101,085 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 97,773 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 95,660 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 93,605 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 93,605 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 89,728 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 88,924 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 83,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 79,101 miles

brake fluid below

slight oil leak

slight play in steering drop arm ball joint

slight play n/s rear rear swinging arm bush

Pass 22 Feb 2010 71,042 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 63,596 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 51,895 miles

Oil leak

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

rear crossmember rusty poor condition

Pass 17 Feb 2007 37,606 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 27,903 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 27,903 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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D20 KRH is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 D20 KRH, 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 D20 KRH registered?

D20 KRH is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 March 1996.

Is D20 KRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D20 KRH shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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