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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc

1996 AHMOT history

1996 AH is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 83,889 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2025.

1996 AH red Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Sept 2026
Mileage
83,889 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2025
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,297 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1996 AH
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

1996 AH was last recorded at 83,889 miles on 17 Sept 2025, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,880 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
4,297 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,889 miles
  • 2019 – 78,169 miles
  • 2018 – 76,599 miles
  • 2017 – 66,736 miles
  • 2016 – 57,275 miles
  • 2015 – 48,625 miles
  • 2014 – 44,587 miles
  • 2013 – 36,948 miles
  • 2012 – 30,055 miles
  • 2011 – 22,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,889 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake effort 43% min needed 50%Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

14 tests since 4 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,889 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    83,889 miles
    Test number
    638186565309
    • AdvisoryBrake effort 43% min needed 50%

  2. Fail83,880 miles (+5,711)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,880 miles
    Test number
    603805974024
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Intermediate drop arm insecure drop arm on steering box (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake effort 43% min needed 50%

  3. Pass78,169 miles (+1,570)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    78,169 miles
    Test number
    428423812101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass76,599 miles (+9,863)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    76,599 miles
    Test number
    946229612878
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  5. Pass66,736 miles (+9,461)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    66,736 miles
    Test number
    135746833673
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  6. Pass57,275 miles (+8,650)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    57,275 miles
    Test number
    775499021178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass48,625 miles (+4,038)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    48,625 miles
    Test number
    986356635085
    • NoteFront wipers not parking automatically

  8. Pass44,587 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    44,587 miles
    Test number
    737964544108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail44,587 miles (+7,639)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,587 miles
    Test number
    959803744124
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass36,948 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2014
    Odometer
    36,948 miles
    Test number
    478395433152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Fail36,948 miles (+6,893)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,948 miles
    Test number
    958294433153
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass30,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    30,055 miles
    Test number
    846036342185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail30,055 miles (+7,924)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,055 miles
    Test number
    907006942197
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  14. Pass22,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    22,131 miles
    Test number
    475134721107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 1996 AH

What vehicle is registration 1996 AH currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1996 AH on a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 May 2008. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 1996 AH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 1996 AH expired on 16 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 1996 AH?
The MOT on 1996 AH expired on 16 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 1996 AH done?
1996 AH was recorded at 83,889 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2025, an average of 4,297 miles a year.
Has 1996 AH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1996 AH has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on 1996 AH ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 1996 AH find?
1996 AH passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: brake effort 43% min needed 50%.

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