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K9 CJG

1996 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

122,627 mi
Last recorded122,627 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 CJG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 122,627 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2025 122,595 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 120,938 miles

vehicle underbody has dried mud

Pass 4 May 2023 117,469 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 114,992 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 114,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2022 112,244 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 110,510 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 106,556 miles

ADVISE rear cross member has slight corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2018 104,341 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 103,590 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 97,265 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 96,043 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front diff oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2014 96,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

front diff oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2013 95,500 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 95,500 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 94,549 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 94,541 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 87,202 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 85,685 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 85,670 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2010 115,032 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2010 115,009 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 112,724 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 105,652 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 99,997 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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K9 CJG 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 73.1%.

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 K9 CJG, 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 K9 CJG registered?

K9 CJG is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 August 1996.

Is K9 CJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K9 CJG shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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