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96 WNK

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

51,769 mi
Last recorded51,769 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration96 WNK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 51,769 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 50,846 miles

crack in windscreen

Pass 21 Nov 2023 49,127 miles

Chip in windscreen less than 10mm in swept area

Pass 13 Dec 2022 47,746 miles

crack in windscreen

vehicle fitted with transmission brake

Pass 1 Nov 2021 47,327 miles

front hubs leaking

n/s rear lower shock bush worn

rear section of exhaust in poor condition

steering damper bush worn

windscreen cracked

Pass 11 Nov 2020 46,870 miles

Front Steering damper bush worn

Front hubs leaking

Rear Exhaust system corroded

windscreen cracked

Pass 29 May 2019 45,532 miles

chip in windscreen

exhaust in poor condition

slight leak from both front hubs

steering damper bush worn

Pass 22 May 2018 44,201 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 43,017 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 42,106 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 42,106 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2015 40,872 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 38,940 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 37,857 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 35,582 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 33,537 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 29,740 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 27,349 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wiper blades split

Pass 8 Apr 2008 23,728 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 20,606 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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96 WNK is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2004 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 81,117 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 96 WNK, 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 22 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 96 WNK registered?

96 WNK is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is 96 WNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 96 WNK shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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