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J9 EDM

1996 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

162,282 mi
Last recorded162,282 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 EDM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 162,282 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 162,282 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 160,702 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 158,960 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 156,253 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 154,181 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 150,447 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 150,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front shock absorbers weak in operation.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 150,430 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 150,355 miles

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

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in 9 locations (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front slight leak from tractor joint

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

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

engine oil level low

slight power steering leak from pump

Pass 8 Jul 2019 147,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Reverse light not working

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

minor diesel leak

Fail 27 Jun 2019 147,067 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis leg x2 (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Reverse light not working

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

minor diesel leak

Pass 3 Jul 2018 143,260 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 143,256 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Has major Diesel leak. (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired large amounts of free play in lower bearing, hub also leaking oil. (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2017 139,199 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 139,192 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 135,587 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at axle end (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 135,581 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at axle end (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 131,252 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak to engine/gearbox area

rear A frame worn

Fail 23 Jun 2015 131,252 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

oil leak to engine/gearbox area

rear A frame worn

Pass 26 Jun 2014 127,956 miles

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear A frame bush worn

Fail 26 Jun 2014 127,956 miles

Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear A frame bush worn

Pass 26 Jun 2013 124,016 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil /fluid leak engine steering area (attention reqd)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 124,016 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil /fluid leak engine steering area (attention reqd)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 120,008 miles

nearside front swivel seal leaking

nearside rear disc pitted

offside rear hub seal wet with grease

Fail 26 Jun 2012 120,008 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front swivel seal leaking

nearside rear disc pitted

offside rear hub seal wet with grease

Fail 22 Jun 2012 119,984 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 112,708 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 111,478 miles

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

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

front number plate

Pass 20 Jun 2009 106,919 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 106,919 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 102,281 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 92,533 miles

Nearside and offside of rear cross member corroding

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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J9 EDM is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 J9 EDM, 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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J9 EDM is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 April 1996.

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