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K9 KES

1996 Land Rover Defender

Brown Petrol 3998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

1,201 mi
Last recorded1,201 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 KES
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 1,201 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 1,201 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine running down pipe front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 1,201 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 1,201 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 1,196 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 1,023 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 11 Aug 2021 1,022 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 23 Jul 2020 821 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 798 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp reverse light (4.3.3 (b))

engine very noisy

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 KES is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 3,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KES, 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 K9 KES registered?

K9 KES is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 July 1996.

Is K9 KES safe to buy?

The MOT history for K9 KES shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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