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N176 FKW

1996 Land Rover LWB

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

139,668 mi
Last recorded139,668 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Land Rover LWB131,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN176 FKW
MakeLand Rover
ModelLWB
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 139,668 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2024 138,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 2 May 2024 138,986 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 138,897 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 137,124 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 131,818 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 131,804 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure Rear silencer box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To brake caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 130,658 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 130,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn All 4 front bushes in both front axle tie bars badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 124,227 miles

oil leaks

Fail 23 May 2019 124,218 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

oil leaks

Pass 20 Jun 2018 118,705 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes are covered in underseal, under the vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 118,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes are covered in underseal, under the vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 112,218 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)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 112,218 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 107,808 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 107,805 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts short metal pipe fowling on bottom of spring when in full left hand lock (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 103,978 miles

offside headlamp has poor beam image

rear number plate partially obscured

rear seats not in use

Fail 22 Jun 2015 103,971 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

rear seats not in use

offside headlamp has poor beam image

rear number plate partially obscured

Pass 8 May 2014 96,817 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover LWB?

Based on 1,499 MOT tests across 158 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
1,034
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
position lamp(s) not working 49
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 49
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 49
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N176 FKW is a 1996 Land Rover LWB in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1996 Land Rover LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.2% with a typical mileage of 131,804 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover LWB fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N176 FKW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover LWB typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 30 years old, this Land Rover LWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N176 FKW registered?

N176 FKW is a 1996 Land Rover LWB, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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