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993 NYC

1996 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

140,636 mi
Last recorded140,636 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration993 NYC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 140,636 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Limited damping (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop Arm ball joint dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 140,578 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Limited damping (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop Arm ball joint dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 139,060 miles

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both Rear Limited Damping (5.3.2 (b))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 139,060 miles

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both Rear Limited Damping (5.3.2 (b))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 134,086 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

front tyres perishing

Pass 22 Nov 2016 133,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit depth 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit depth 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 132,998 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play to steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle to chassis tie bar (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit depth 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit depth 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 129,727 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2015 129,727 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2014 123,854 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 123,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 118,965 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 111,785 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 13 Dec 2011 108,739 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 108,734 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 106,680 miles

nearside and offside rear pad securing pins worn

Fail 2 Dec 2009 102,183 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 102,183 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 97,088 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 93,540 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 88,209 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 83,586 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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993 NYC is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc 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 993 NYC, 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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993 NYC is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 March 1996.

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