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KFZ 2972

1996 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,484 mi
Last recorded175,484 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFZ 2972
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 175,484 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 175,400 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced nearside and offside (4.3.3 (a) (i))

underside muddy/wet

Pass 11 Jan 2022 175,052 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

underside corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2022 175,052 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

oil leak

underside corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2020 174,371 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 174,371 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 170,908 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering box link arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2019 170,908 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering box link arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 168,222 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 168,205 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front caliper pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides rear crossmember (2.4.A.3)

brake disc contaminated by oil both front swivel joints (3.5.1h)

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

front floor corroded

oil leak

Pass 3 May 2017 161,816 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 151,214 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 143,674 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 132,944 miles

slight leak from steering box

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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KFZ 2972 is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KFZ 2972, 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 KFZ 2972 registered?

KFZ 2972 is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 May 1996.

Is KFZ 2972 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KFZ 2972 shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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