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DIG 6909

1996 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

176,760 mi
Last recorded176,760 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIG 6909
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 176,760 miles

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

nearside rear hub seal leaking

Pass 16 Jul 2025 175,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 175,880 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 170,593 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 168,070 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 167,505 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 167,491 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 165,535 miles

Rear susp bump stop missing

brake pedal travels (within limits)

Fail 30 Nov 2018 165,535 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear susp bump stop missing

brake pedal travels (within limits)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 140,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 140,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 130,735 miles

Brake pump drive belt slightly loose (3.6.F.1)

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2010 130,735 miles

Brake pump drive belt slightly loose (3.6.F.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 121,247 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 121,247 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 116,523 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 116,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 110,595 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 105,675 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 105,587 miles

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

rear propshaft damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2005 94,335 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 94,335 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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DIG 6909 is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 DIG 6909, 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 DIG 6909 registered?

DIG 6909 is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 December 1996.

Is DIG 6909 safe to buy?

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