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K5 VPS

1996 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

177,835 mi
Last recorded177,835 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 VPS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 177,835 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 177,835 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 177,099 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 176,776 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps switch loose (4.1.3 (a))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 176,776 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt anti kick ball joint on rear axle top (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps switch loose (4.1.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 176,499 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 176,490 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Brake lights turn fog lamp off (4.5.4 (b))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both rear stop lamps turn fog light on when brakes pressed (4.3.3 (b))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2022 176,481 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 176,350 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 176,332 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both n/s (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2019 175,662 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 174,006 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 164,590 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 158,614 miles

rear fold away seats one is damaged

rear side facing seats all folded away at time of test test

Fail 11 Jul 2016 158,614 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear fold away seats one is damaged

rear side facing seats all folded away at time of test test

Pass 15 Jul 2015 152,423 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 147,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 141,107 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 141,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 133,812 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 127,300 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 127,300 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 123,192 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 120,872 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 119,664 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 117,966 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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K5 VPS is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 K5 VPS, 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 K5 VPS registered?

K5 VPS is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 August 1996.

Is K5 VPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K5 VPS shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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