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JBZ 2520

1996 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

300,240 mi
Last recorded300,240 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBZ 2520
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 300,240 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside of vehicle covered in mud

Pass 19 Jul 2023 300,008 miles

underside of vehicle covered in mud

Pass 15 Jun 2022 299,053 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 298,050 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

surface corrosion to chassis

Fail 12 Jul 2018 298,023 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 290,449 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 275,238 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

offside and nearside rear chassis corners corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2015 260,607 miles

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

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

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

rear cross member corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2015 260,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

rear cross member corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2014 244,831 miles

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2013 231,003 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight oil leak from handbrake drum

Pass 9 Jul 2012 215,535 miles

both front outriggers corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2012 215,535 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both front outriggers corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2011 199,955 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 185,874 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2010 185,398 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 171,664 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 159,280 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 144,863 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 126,930 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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JBZ 2520 is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JBZ 2520, 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 JBZ 2520 registered?

JBZ 2520 is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 June 1996.

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