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136 ECE

1996 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

112,221 mi
Last recorded112,221 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2023
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration136 ECE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2023 112,221 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle chassis corroded throughout

Pass 16 Dec 2021 171,965 miles
Pass 25 May 2020 109,558 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 105,359 miles

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

front steering spheres seepage of grease

Fail 24 Nov 2018 105,359 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front steering spheres seepage of grease

Pass 4 Nov 2017 100,454 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 98,571 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 97,669 miles

Both front swivels starting to leak.

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 97,007 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 97,007 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 96,551 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 96,551 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 95,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2012 95,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 89,486 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

off side swivel joint oil seal leaking

Fail 20 Sep 2011 89,486 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

off side swivel joint oil seal leaking

Pass 19 Oct 2010 87,623 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 87,603 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Position lamp switch missing (1.1.A.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2008 82,192 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 82,192 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 81,576 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 75,400 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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136 ECE is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1996 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 122,435 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 136 ECE, 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 30 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 136 ECE registered?

136 ECE is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 August 1996.

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