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D9 LRR

1996 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

187,909 mi
Last recorded187,909 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD9 LRR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 187,909 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 186,997 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 185,890 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 184,596 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 184,595 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 181,472 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 179,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 179,100 miles

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected behind rear wheel (4.11 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn Front Prop shaft , rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 177,094 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 177,094 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 173,512 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 173,470 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 172,885 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 162,152 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 150,723 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 150,544 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 141,979 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 May 2012 133,833 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 133,814 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 124,766 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 117,821 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 113,924 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 113,916 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 113,893 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s foot well corroded

n/s/r chassis corroded

slight damage to n/s/f tyre wall

slight oil leak from both front swivel hubs

Pass 8 Apr 2008 113,273 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 113,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear stop/tail lamp dull

Fail 3 Mar 2008 113,273 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering arm ball joint gaitor loose

Pass 16 Apr 2007 110,598 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 110,598 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 105,133 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 105,133 miles

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

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

Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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D9 LRR is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 D9 LRR, 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 D9 LRR registered?

D9 LRR is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 January 1996.

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