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JIG 2395

1996 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,156 mi
Last recorded70,156 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIG 2395
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 70,156 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 69,209 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 67,893 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 67,086 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both front swivel hubs have slight oil weeping

Fail 25 Jul 2022 67,085 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both front swivel hubs have slight oil weeping

Pass 6 Jul 2021 67,043 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 67,043 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 66,841 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 66,841 miles

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

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

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel REARS (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 66,533 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE LOWER READINGS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 66,341 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint VERY WORN (2.5.A.1c)

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

REAR BRAKES LOW READINGS

Fail 23 Jun 2017 66,330 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly NOT WORKING (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour RED (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint VERY WORN (2.5.A.1c)

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

REAR BRAKES LOW READINGS

Pass 5 May 2016 65,886 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 64,174 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 64,174 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 62,975 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 61,194 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 59,055 miles

o/s wiper in poor condition

wear rear disc

Pass 14 Apr 2011 56,067 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 56,061 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

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)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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JIG 2395 is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JIG 2395, 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 JIG 2395 registered?

JIG 2395 is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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