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217 ENX

1992 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,947 mi
Last recorded138,947 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Defender124,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration217 ENX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2026 138,947 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 137,288 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 135,492 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 132,477 miles

chassis covered in underseal and mud

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 129,332 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 126,812 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease and mud (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

chassis covered in black underseal and mud

Pass 21 Feb 2020 123,645 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 119,045 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 113,992 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 108,260 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 104,687 miles

dampness on power steering pump

oil leak

wear o/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 28 Feb 2015 100,351 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 96,673 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 94,020 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 91,921 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 89,599 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 86,715 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 84,659 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 81,730 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front sphre seals slightly damp

steering box slightly damp

Pass 28 Feb 2007 77,943 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

damp around fuel filter

damp around sphere seals

parking brake mechanism sticking slightly

Pass 10 Mar 2006 73,725 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front seat belt webbings slightly marked

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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217 ENX is a 1992 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1992 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 124,939 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 217 ENX, 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 34 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 217 ENX registered?

217 ENX is a 1992 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is 217 ENX safe to buy?

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