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K88 DEF

1996 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

151,959 mi
Last recorded151,959 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK88 DEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 151,959 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 151,811 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 151,809 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 151,799 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm ball joint has come off (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired n/s & o/s leaking oil onto brake disc (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth brake pedal rubber wearing thin (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed top hinge (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged starting to fray (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

all brake pipes covered in underseal

clutch pedal rubber wearing thin

Pass 17 Nov 2023 151,763 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Oil/Grease leak from hub area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Hoses to/from resovoir. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leaks from oil cooler hose area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs have corrosion on inner braking surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 151,763 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Front bulkhead corroded away in lower portion. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Oil/Grease leak from hub area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Hoses to/from resovoir. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leaks from oil cooler hose area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs have corrosion on inner braking surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 150,750 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 149,778 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 148,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged pipe to brake caliper has slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security mounting on o/s in front of rear wheel (by fuel tank rear support outrigger) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer on seam (replacement advised) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 147,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive s/ab turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive s/ab turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 145,319 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 145,278 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced xmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 142,965 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 141,021 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 141,015 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 139,652 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 139,990 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 138,262 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 135,897 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 133,613 miles

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

advise both front nsf and osf hub seals leaking

Pass 27 Oct 2011 130,367 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 130,361 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bonnet catch stiff in operation

both wiper blades starting to split

clutch pedal sticking down

Pass 5 Oct 2010 125,827 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 125,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 117,537 miles

front no plate cracked

Pass 18 Oct 2006 113,944 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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K88 DEF is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Grey 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 K88 DEF, 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 K88 DEF registered?

K88 DEF is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 April 1996.

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The MOT history for K88 DEF 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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