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36AY98

1996 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,092 mi
Last recorded91,092 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration36AY98
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 13 May 2015 91,092 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2014 89,329 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 86,646 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 82,677 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 78,372 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 75,603 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 73,109 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 70,643 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 67,031 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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36AY98 is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 36AY98, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 36AY98 registered?

36AY98 is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is 36AY98 safe to buy?

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