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K25 GUN

1996 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

214,357 mi
Last recorded214,357 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK25 GUN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2026 214,357 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 207,779 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 196,978 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 186,726 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 175,390 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 164,413 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 160,494 miles

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

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

rear pads getting low

Pass 4 Mar 2019 156,177 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 152,507 miles

rear chassis crossmember surface corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2017 147,782 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 143,992 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 139,649 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 135,374 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 129,665 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 122,977 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 115,368 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 108,895 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 100,765 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 93,258 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 85,385 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 77,099 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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K25 GUN is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K25 GUN, 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 K25 GUN registered?

K25 GUN is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is K25 GUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for K25 GUN shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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