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E14 RJH

1996 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

158,267 mi
Last recorded158,267 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE14 RJH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 158,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security spring mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 158,256 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security spring mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2024 153,869 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 153,862 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 149,159 miles

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

steering idler arm rubber boot split

Fail 27 Apr 2023 149,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

steering idler arm rubber boot split

Pass 15 Mar 2022 144,449 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 137,358 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 131,799 miles

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

reverse lamp inoperative

Fail 12 Aug 2019 131,749 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 Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Towbar fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting back panel assembly (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

Rear wiper blade in poor condition

reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 17 Aug 2018 126,450 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 120,493 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 114,847 miles

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn shaft rear joint ()

Fail 19 Aug 2016 114,792 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside 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)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn shaft rear joint ()

Pass 21 Aug 2015 106,434 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 100,141 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 93,606 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 93,486 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 17 Aug 2012 86,612 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 79,445 miles

slight play in drop arm knuckle o/s swivle damp

Pass 5 Aug 2010 72,925 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2009 65,579 miles

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

rear steering arm slightly bent,but only minor

Pass 21 Jul 2008 58,913 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 53,399 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 47,492 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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E14 RJH is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 E14 RJH, 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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E14 RJH is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 January 1996.

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