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D9 OKN

1996 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

193,354 mi
Last recorded193,354 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD9 OKN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 193,354 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 190,492 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 180,970 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 175,921 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 168,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 168,845 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 166,804 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 166,804 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2020 166,789 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear crossmember at front of rear axle,various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inside of chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outside faces of both rear chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 163,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front bulkhead corroded through

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

trailer socket slightly damaged

Fail 23 Feb 2019 163,405 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front bulkhead corroded through

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

trailer socket slightly damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2018 159,503 miles

Offside front bulkhead corroded through outside prescribed areas.

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes in both front arms (2.4.G.2)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 159,503 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Both sides (6.6.6)

Offside front bulkhead corroded through outside prescribed areas.

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes in both front arms (2.4.G.2)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 156,556 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 156,556 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 154,433 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Slight leak on steering box

Wear in nearside and offside front axle tie bar bushes

Fail 5 Feb 2016 154,433 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear propshaft universal joint worn

Slight leak on steering box

Wear in nearside and offside front axle tie bar bushes

Pass 10 Mar 2015 151,065 miles

Offside rear axle tie bar bush worn

Rear damper shrouds badly corroded

Rear propshaft universal joint worn

Slight leak on steering box

Fail 2 Mar 2015 150,693 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

Offside rear axle tie bar bush worn

Rear damper shrouds badly corroded

Rear propshaft universal joint worn

Slight leak on steering box

Pass 10 Mar 2014 145,874 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 145,874 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 145,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

nearside front swivel housing leaking oil

steering damper bush worn

Pass 23 Nov 2012 141,808 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tractor joint leaking slightly

Pass 23 Nov 2011 135,330 miles

steering box samp

nearside amd offside front hub seals leaking

Fail 17 Oct 2011 135,325 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs badly corroded

nearside and offside hub seals leaking

offside headlight loose

steering box damp

Pass 2 Nov 2010 128,983 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2010 128,983 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2009 118,775 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

brake pedal feels wooden

Fail 7 Sep 2009 118,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

brake pedal feels wooden

Pass 27 Aug 2008 108,028 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 108,028 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 99,735 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 90,646 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

wiper blades split

Fail 11 Sep 2006 90,646 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

wiper blades split

Pass 6 Jun 2005 73,734 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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D9 OKN is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OKN, 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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D9 OKN is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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