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L12 DEF

1996 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

155,266 mi
Last recorded155,266 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 DEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 17 Aug 2024 155,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 155,130 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 154,935 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 153,808 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 152,602 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 150,975 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 149,098 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 146,007 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 145,787 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 144,974 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 144,837 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 141,261 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 135,068 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 129,177 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 123,647 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 110,766 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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L12 DEF is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L12 DEF, 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 L12 DEF registered?

L12 DEF is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is L12 DEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L12 DEF shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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