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K7 YBM

1996 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,269 mi
Last recorded120,269 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK7 YBM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 120,269 miles

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play pitman arm balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear seats stowed away

Fail 25 Jul 2025 120,269 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn both bushes panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all os indicators (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear seat missing

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 120,090 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat not fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2020 119,547 miles

Offside Rear Seat & seat belt missing

Pass 29 Jul 2019 119,077 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 115,665 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 115,663 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 113,883 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 113,883 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 112,009 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Jul 2016 111,996 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 109,978 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 106,099 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 102,440 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 100,363 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 98,125 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 97,128 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 91,445 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 83,268 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 75,639 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 75,638 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 65,663 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 58,818 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 58,721 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 58,721 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2005 54,640 miles

o/s front drag link play not exessive

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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K7 YBM is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K7 YBM, 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 K7 YBM registered?

K7 YBM is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 May 1996.

Is K7 YBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K7 YBM shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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