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1996 AH

2008 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,889 mi
Last recorded83,889 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1996 AH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 83,889 miles

brake effort 43% min needed 50%

Fail 12 Sep 2025 83,880 miles

Offside Front Lower Intermediate drop arm insecure drop arm on steering box (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

brake effort 43% min needed 50%

Pass 28 Jun 2019 78,169 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 76,599 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 66,736 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 57,275 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 48,625 miles

front wipers not parking automatically

Pass 24 May 2014 44,587 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2014 44,587 miles

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 36,948 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2013 36,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2012 30,055 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 30,055 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 May 2011 22,131 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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1996 AH is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 66,184 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 Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1996 AH, 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 18 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1996 AH registered?

1996 AH is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 May 2008.

Is 1996 AH safe to buy?

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