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D9 OMW

1996 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

127,825 mi
Last recorded127,825 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD9 OMW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 127,825 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 127,813 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear of battery box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 126,975 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 126,894 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 125,694 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 125,201 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 123,785 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 122,671 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 122,671 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 121,243 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 121,241 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre body outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 119,108 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 119,108 miles

Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

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

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

brakes not tested due to fluid leak

Pass 17 Jun 2015 117,943 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 110,638 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 110,638 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 107,712 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 102,397 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 97,052 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 91,100 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 86,179 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 994,508 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 74,494 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 68,331 miles

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

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 OMW is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Red 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 D9 OMW, 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 D9 OMW registered?

D9 OMW is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 1996.

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