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AG02 EZG

1996 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,142 mi
Last recorded103,142 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG02 EZG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 103,142 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 102,669 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 102,450 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded

Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 102,450 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All brake discs slightly corroded

Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (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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AG02 EZG is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AG02 EZG, 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 AG02 EZG registered?

AG02 EZG is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is AG02 EZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG02 EZG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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