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D3 FJA

1996 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 5885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

162,247 mi
Last recorded162,247 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 FJA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 162,247 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 161,011 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 159,047 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 156,249 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 152,354 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 151,441 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 151,421 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 151,315 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 151,315 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 150,579 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 150,579 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 148,955 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 148,955 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 147,826 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 146,953 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 144,986 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 140,798 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 140,798 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 137,255 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 137,255 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 126,050 miles

chassis is corroded

exhaust system is corroded

hand brake travel

offside and nearside front radius arm bushes are worn

offside and nearside front seat belts are slightly corroded

offside and nearside headlamp patterns are weak

offside and nearside headlamp reflectors are corroded

offside door mirror is cracked

offside front brake pipe is slightly corroded

oil level is low

rear cross member is corroded and holed

slight play in offside front hub

Fail 22 Aug 2006 125,755 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

damp in offside headlamp unit

engine oil level is low

exhaust system is corroded

general corrosion to the chassis

offside and nearside front radius arem bushes are worn

offside and nearside front seat belts are lightly damaged

offside and nearside head lamp reflectors are corroded

offside door mirror is cracked

rear cross member is corroded and holed

slight corrosion to nearside front brake pipe

slight handbrake travel

slight play in offside front hub

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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D3 FJA is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 5,885cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D3 FJA, 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 D3 FJA registered?

D3 FJA is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 April 1996.

Is D3 FJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D3 FJA shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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