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275 VVX

1996 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

159,322 mi
Last recorded159,322 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration275 VVX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 159,322 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2024 159,306 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 156,953 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 154,078 miles

Nearside Rear hub has slight play

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Slight play from n/s/f hub

Fail 25 Nov 2021 154,078 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear hub has slight play

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Slight play from n/s/f hub

Pass 18 Dec 2020 153,602 miles

Nearside Front hub has slight play

Pass 30 Oct 2019 151,498 miles

Slight play from both front hubs (grease leaking)

Pass 4 Oct 2018 143,539 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight corrosion on nearside of vehicle (underneath) Not structural

Pass 17 Oct 2017 137,118 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Dec 2016 131,842 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Pitman / sector arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt webbing damaged

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Dec 2016 131,804 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket inappropriately repaired Securing bolt insecure (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure Steering box location arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Pitman / sector arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt webbing damaged

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Dec 2015 125,215 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer outer cladding (7.1.2)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play sector or pitman arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 119,375 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2013 111,745 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 106,504 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 106,504 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 102,282 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 102,282 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE FRONT TYER HAS SLIGHT RUN OUT.

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 95,939 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 95,939 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 91,856 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 91,853 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

SLIGHT LEAK STEERING BOX.

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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275 VVX is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc 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 275 VVX, 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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275 VVX is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 March 1996.

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