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D9 OYO

1996 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,075 mi
Last recorded147,075 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD9 OYO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 147,075 miles

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

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

under side of vehicle covered in mud

Pass 11 Jul 2024 146,510 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 143,780 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

vehicle dirty

Pass 3 May 2022 136,056 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underneath vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 23 Mar 2021 133,067 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle well undersealed

Pass 24 Mar 2020 125,647 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 115,256 miles

Front propshaft U/J worn

NSF floorpan corroded - not prescribed area

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSF chassis forward of spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 115,249 miles

Central Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NSF chassis outer face (2.2.C.1h)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OSF chassis inner face (2.2.C.1h)

Steering locking device insecure Offside drag link end locking device ineffective (2.2.C.1g)

Steering locking device insecure Steering column lower U/J loose at steering box (2.2.C.1g)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NSF chassis at radius arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NSF damper upper mounting (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NSR chassis at radius arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OSF damper upper mounting (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Top of NSF chassis at outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NSF chassis at spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OSF chassis at spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front propshaft U/J worn

NSF floorpan corroded - not prescribed area

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSF chassis forward of spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 110,494 miles

under body corrosion

Fail 9 Aug 2016 110,492 miles

Ball joint has excessive play end of stearing box (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

under body corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2015 102,464 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 102,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 96,871 miles

play in n/s/f wheel

play in o/s/f wheel

Fail 25 Nov 2014 96,871 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

car covered in mud cant see brake pipes or parts of chasis

play in n/s/f wheel

play in o/s/f wheel

Pass 28 Jul 2014 94,514 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 94,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 88,579 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2012 79,339 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 79,338 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 May 2011 64,803 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 May 2011 64,801 miles

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 62,825 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 62,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 52,243 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 52,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 45,333 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 45,333 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 41,000 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 41,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 37,091 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 37,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 33,206 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 OYO is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 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 D9 OYO, 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 OYO is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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