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D8 CUS

1996 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

219,910 mi
Last recorded219,910 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 CUS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 219,910 miles

Central Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security centre of inner bulk head has corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner door panel has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box join has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner front wheel arch has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive front axle has a slight oil leak and rear transfer box has a slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop shaft universal joint slightly worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens slightly cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight of leak from top of engine passenger side and has a oil leak from rear crank seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs have corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis has general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

chassis has been undersealed

Fail 13 May 2026 219,905 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded has corrosion within 30cm 0f brake servo in bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security centre of inner bulk head has corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner door panel has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box join has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner front wheel arch has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive front axle has a slight oil leak and rear transfer box has a slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop shaft universal joint slightly worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens slightly cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight of leak from top of engine passenger side and has a oil leak from rear crank seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs have corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis has general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

chassis has been undersealed

Pass 22 May 2025 216,129 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Upper part of bulkhead corroded under screen (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer chassis corroded (spring mounting area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Seat box corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer chassis corroded (spring mounting area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front shaft/ front UJ worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 216,129 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floorpan/ footwell excessively corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front trailing arm bushes excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

LED headlamps flickering

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis behind spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis behind spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Mounting/ outrigger excessively corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front shaft. front UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 213,063 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively UJ slightly worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2024 213,047 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Headlamp aim too high Both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis has hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Near steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis/ outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively UJ slightly worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 210,015 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 210,015 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis corroded where outrigger attached (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play either play in wheel bearing or swivel joint housing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis corroded where outrigger is attached (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 205,734 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front both front hub seals slightly leaking

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 205,734 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer chassis leg corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front both front hub seals slightly leaking

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 202,513 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 202,513 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 196,552 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 196,552 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 187,663 miles

Nearside Front swivel housing slight leak of grease

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls perishing

Fail 26 Feb 2018 187,663 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' wipers not parking (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front swivel housing slight leak of grease

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls perishing

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 175,804 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 164,590 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 164,589 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose Locking clamp loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Track rod end loose locking clamp loose to steering arm (2.2.B.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 164,529 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Rear prop rear uj excessively worn

Pass 19 Mar 2013 163,347 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 163,347 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 162,328 miles

o/s/f swivel leaking

Pass 7 Feb 2012 167,956 miles

o/s/f swivel leaking

Pass 28 Feb 2011 156,388 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 151,239 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 151,239 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2009 151,183 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2009 151,183 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c) DANGEROUS

clutch pedal anti-slip pad worn smooth

steering column covers loose

Pass 24 Nov 2008 143,072 miles

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

Oil leak

front steering damper bushes slight play

Fail 21 Nov 2008 143,072 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Oil leak

front steering damper bushes slight play

Pass 23 Nov 2007 139,955 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 133,928 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 120,374 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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D8 CUS is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 D8 CUS, 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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D8 CUS is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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