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D6 LEC

1996 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

204,009 mi
Last recorded204,009 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD6 LEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 204,009 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 204,002 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 203,696 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 203,567 miles

galv chassis

Pass 7 Sep 2020 199,343 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

off road spec

Pass 28 Aug 2019 194,751 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 192,023 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 192,023 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 190,309 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 189,025 miles

Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

over size wheels fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2014 186,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear cross member slight corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2013 174,442 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 167,058 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 167,058 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 155,456 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 155,456 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 142,462 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 142,462 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant cap missing

Pass 16 Nov 2009 127,760 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 117,351 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 117,351 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 105,565 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2006 94,540 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 84,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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D6 LEC is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 D6 LEC, 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 D6 LEC registered?

D6 LEC is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 November 1996.

Is D6 LEC safe to buy?

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