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37AY14

1996 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,551 mi
Last recorded77,551 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration37AY14
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 77,551 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 76,652 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 75,851 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 74,388 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2013 73,342 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 71,950 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 71,926 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 70,380 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 68,555 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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37AY14 is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 37AY14, 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 37AY14 registered?

37AY14 is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is 37AY14 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 37AY14 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 37AY14 have outstanding finance?

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