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63RN75

1996 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,315 mi
Last recorded76,315 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration63RN75
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 76,315 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

o/s/door inner handle sticking

oil leak from engine

Front both front inner hub seals leaking

Fail 16 May 2016 76,314 miles

Headlamp switch faulty dip beam switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Intermediate drop arm insecure other steering joints may be worn,unable to check correctly due to excessive movement of bolts (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

o/s/door inner handle sticking

oil leak from engine

Front both front inner hub seals leaking

Pass 8 May 2015 71,584 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 71,584 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 May 2014 66,373 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 62,180 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 58,141 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2012 58,141 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2010 49,715 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

steering damper bushes slightly worn

Pass 19 May 2009 46,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 14 May 2008 41,198 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 May 2008 41,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2007 37,672 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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63RN75 is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 63RN75, 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 63RN75 registered?

63RN75 is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 January 1996.

Is 63RN75 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 63RN75 shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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