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K21 JHW

1996 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

256,463 mi
Last recorded256,463 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK21 JHW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 256,463 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 249,364 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 249,358 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective drag link end clamp loose (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 242,280 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 237,678 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 232,589 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 229,023 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside front and both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

steering ball joints dust covers deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2019 228,074 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside front and both rear bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 222,754 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play joint nearest rear of vehicle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear A frame ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

slight play in wheel bearings

Pass 13 Dec 2017 216,154 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 216,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 207,200 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2016 207,199 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2015 198,165 miles

slight engine oil leak

slight play to steering damper bushes

stone chip to screen

Fail 16 Nov 2015 198,165 miles

Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

slight engine oil leak

slight play to steering damper bushes

stone chip to screen

Pass 17 Nov 2014 189,860 miles

engine oil leak

rear shock absorders corroded

wear to steering damper bushes

Fail 17 Nov 2014 189,859 miles

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

engine oil leak

rear shock absorders corroded

wear to steering damper bushes

Pass 21 Nov 2013 181,267 miles

front axle diff oil leak

steering damper rubber bush worn

Fail 20 Nov 2013 181,266 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front axle diff oil leak

steering damper rubber bush worn

Pass 20 Nov 2012 172,553 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 172,550 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 163,646 miles

front axle diff oil leak

nearside front swivel hub leaking grease

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

slight play at offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 21 Nov 2011 163,646 miles

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front axle diff oil leak

nearside front swivel hub leaking grease

slight play at offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 22 Nov 2010 155,744 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 145,819 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 145,813 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 135,683 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Nov 2008 135,860 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 127,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 109,626 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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K21 JHW is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K21 JHW, 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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K21 JHW is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 October 1996.

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