MOT Status
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140,456 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracking close to wheel (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) Play in steering box excessive, also small amounts of play in most of the steering components. (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracking close to wheel (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between middle and rear flange (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Lower Ball joint has slight play steering box arm lower ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion step support bracket (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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A17 DPT is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.
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 A17 DPT, 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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How do I check the history of A17 DPT?
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What year was A17 DPT registered?
A17 DPT is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 January 1996.
Is A17 DPT safe to buy?
The MOT history for A17 DPT shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does A17 DPT have outstanding finance?
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