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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

96 SSAMOT history

96 SSA is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 120,193 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2025.

96 SSA green 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 22 Sept 2026
Mileage
120,193 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,957 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
96 SSA
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

96 SSA was last recorded at 120,193 miles on 23 Sept 2025, 571 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,622 miles · 16 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
571 miles
Average per year
2,957 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,193 miles
  • 2023 – 119,622 miles
  • 2022 – 114,852 miles
  • 2020 – 112,080 miles
  • 2019 – 110,457 miles
  • 2018 – 107,935 miles
  • 2017 – 104,302 miles
  • 2016 – 99,478 miles
  • 2015 – 94,786 miles
  • 2014 – 91,607 miles
  • 2012 – 88,791 miles
  • 2011 – 85,589 miles
  • 2010 – 82,017 miles
  • 2008 – 74,540 miles
  • 2007 – 68,370 miles
  • 2006 – 64,064 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,193 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • FUEL FILLER HOSE CRACKED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • All tyres heavily cracked & perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,193 miles (+571)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    120,193 miles
    Test number
    798542464641
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass119,622 miles (+152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    119,622 miles
    Test number
    448054467826
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  3. Fail119,470 miles (+4,618)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,470 miles
    Test number
    754995750768
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn upper of axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  4. Pass114,852 miles (+2,772)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    114,852 miles
    Test number
    385857878515
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass112,080 miles (+1,623)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    112,080 miles
    Test number
    719294126083
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass110,457 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    110,457 miles
    Test number
    384062442254
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront shockabsorber bushes worn

  7. Fail110,457 miles (+2,522)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,457 miles
    Test number
    757452186036
    • Repaired at testOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront shockabsorber bushes worn

  8. Pass107,935 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    107,935 miles
    Test number
    728449513887
    • AdvisoryFUEL FILLER HOSE CRACKED
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail107,935 miles (+3,633)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,935 miles
    Test number
    603115514158
    • MajorBrake servo damaged and function impaired (1.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFUEL FILLER HOSE CRACKED
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass104,302 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    104,302 miles
    Test number
    575690567305
    • AdvisoryBoth front and nearside tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight leak from front and rear diff

  11. Fail104,302 miles (+4,824)11 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,302 miles
    Test number
    959950361876
    • FailureFront Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Out riger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Out riger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Out riger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryBoth front and n/s rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRadius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight leak from front and rear diff seal

  12. Pass99,478 miles (+1)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    99,478 miles
    Test number
    641746112626
    • AdvisoryAll tyres heavily cracked & perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement borderline pass (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner arch/body (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement borderline pass (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint upper diff/beam support (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops missing

  13. Fail99,477 miles (+4,691)8 failures15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,477 miles
    Test number
    262447547889
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floorpan (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis box section (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger & chassis box section (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis box section - ARB mounting (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres heavily cracked & perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement borderline pass (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner arch/body (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement borderline pass (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint upper diff/beam support (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops missing

  14. Pass94,786 miles (+3,179)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    94,786 miles
    Test number
    199242015465
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteRear wiper split

  15. Pass91,607 miles (+2,816)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    91,607 miles
    Test number
    126617504042
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass88,791 miles (+3,202)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    88,791 miles
    Test number
    539870912134
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass85,589 miles (+3,572)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    85,589 miles
    Test number
    456678591045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail82,017 miles4 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,017 miles
    Test number
    713397690012
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCorrosion on servo
    • NoteNearside rear bumpstop missing

  19. Pass82,017 miles (+7,477)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    82,017 miles
    Test number
    920717790062
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCorrosion on servo
    • NoteNearside rear bumpstop missing

  20. Pass74,540 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    74,540 miles
    Test number
    853847418367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail74,537 miles (+6,167)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,537 miles
    Test number
    751506318367
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass68,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    68,370 miles
    Test number
    114268777263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail68,370 miles (+4,306)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,370 miles
    Test number
    340601677242
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSome travel in park brake lever, front number plate damaged

  24. Pass64,064 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    64,064 miles
    Test number
    313092276418
    • NoteFront number plate damaged. slight play in offsidde steering damper bush. slight leak from nearsided front swivel housing seal nearside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Questions about 96 SSA

What vehicle is registration 96 SSA currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 96 SSA on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Dec 1996. 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 96 SSA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 96 SSA expired on 22 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 96 SSA?
The MOT on 96 SSA expired on 22 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 96 SSA done?
96 SSA was recorded at 120,193 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2025, an average of 2,957 miles a year.
Has 96 SSA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 96 SSA has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on 96 SSA 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 96 SSA find?
96 SSA passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2025 with 4 advisories: front coil spring corroded both; offside front upper coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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