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D6 SRW

1996 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 5900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,557 mi
Last recorded100,557 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD6 SRW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,900cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 100,557 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2026 100,545 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 98,687 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 98,674 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn n/s bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 96,298 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play off steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 93,083 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 89,690 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 89,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 SRW is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 5,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 D6 SRW, 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 D6 SRW registered?

D6 SRW is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is D6 SRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D6 SRW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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