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L300 RDH

1996 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

130,524 mi
Last recorded130,524 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 RDH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 130,524 miles

Both front hub seals slightly leaking

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 129,343 miles

Both front hub seals slightly leaking

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 127,406 miles

Both front hub seals slight leak

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 125,722 miles

front bulkhead a has rust spot

Fail 21 May 2021 125,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front bulkhead a has rust spot

Fail 15 Mar 2021 125,704 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside front of chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake lever has long travel

Welding repairs on rear only just acceptable

Pass 24 Mar 2020 123,768 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 121,060 miles

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

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

front to rear chassis and mountings are all showing varing degrees of surface corrosion.

n/s and o/s front and rear coil springs and upper and lower mountings corroded.

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 6 Feb 2018 114,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 107,297 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 107,297 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 100,336 miles

All 4 back plates corroded

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 94,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 94,315 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 87,461 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 79,714 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 76,313 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 72,299 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 72,276 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 66,068 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 59,026 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 52,131 miles

(1)Steering drop arm ball joint has slight play,advise to change.

Pass 15 Feb 2007 42,921 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 37,491 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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L300 RDH is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 L300 RDH, 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 L300 RDH registered?

L300 RDH is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 July 1996.

Is L300 RDH safe to buy?

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