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L121 JKH

1996 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

83,585 mi
Last recorded83,585 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL121 JKH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 83,585 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 79,467 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both, Top & Bottom Bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 79,467 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both, Top & Bottom Bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 78,665 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 78,663 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 78,404 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated "A" frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 78,136 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 78,014 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 77,463 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 77,159 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 76,575 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 76,213 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 75,593 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 74,870 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 74,264 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 73,359 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 72,642 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 71,361 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 70,373 miles

corrosion starting on rear cross member

Pass 14 Aug 2008 69,117 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Aug 2008 69,117 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 68,094 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 67,384 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 67,384 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 64,408 miles

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

steering damper has slight wear from nearside bush

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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L121 JKH is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 L121 JKH, 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 L121 JKH registered?

L121 JKH is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is L121 JKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L121 JKH shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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