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L25 OCW

1996 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

147,259 mi
Last recorded147,259 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL25 OCW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 147,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 141,571 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 137,724 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 133,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear radius arm rubber bush perished (front bush)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear radius arm rubber bush perished (front bush)

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 130,616 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front steering drop arm ball joint dust cover split.

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 128,048 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 117,738 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 117,738 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 109,924 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 104,014 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 96,956 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 93,009 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

movement noted in n/s/f & o/s/r lower shock absorber mountings

Fail 22 Apr 2015 93,009 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

movement noted in n/s/f & o/s/r lower shock absorber mountings

Pass 30 Apr 2014 91,208 miles

Rear crossmember corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2014 91,208 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear crossmember corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2013 89,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oil leak from engine

play in steering damper rubber bushes

Fail 17 Apr 2013 89,617 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oil leak from engine

play in steering damper rubber bushes

Pass 25 Apr 2012 87,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oil leaks from engine

slight play steering damper bush

steering arm ball joint slight play

Fail 24 Apr 2012 87,852 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oil leaks from engine

slight play steering damper bush

steering arm ball joint slight play

Pass 22 Sep 2010 84,399 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

osr tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 5 Oct 2009 82,935 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 82,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 81,402 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 79,516 miles

both head light aims borderline

Pass 29 Sep 2006 75,669 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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L25 OCW is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 L25 OCW, 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 L25 OCW registered?

L25 OCW is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is L25 OCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L25 OCW shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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