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C753 AHN

1996 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,772 mi
Last recorded86,772 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC753 AHN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 86,772 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 May 2017 86,766 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 86,198 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 85,525 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 79,449 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2012 73,376 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2012 73,376 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 71,780 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 67,132 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 67,132 miles

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 64,946 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 60,818 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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C753 AHN is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C753 AHN, 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 C753 AHN registered?

C753 AHN is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 September 1996.

Is C753 AHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C753 AHN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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