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KP32AA

1996 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

141,944 mi
Last recorded141,944 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP32AA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 141,944 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 141,944 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 140,991 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 137,968 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 135,996 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 131,701 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 127,263 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 126,035 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 122,053 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 119,305 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 113,681 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 109,845 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 103,451 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 90,881 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 85,118 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 79,154 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 73,777 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 68,658 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 67,365 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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KP32AA is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 KP32AA, 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

How do I check the history of KP32AA?

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What year was KP32AA registered?

KP32AA is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 August 1996.

Is KP32AA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP32AA shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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