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C931 DUG

1996 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

79,992 mi
Last recorded79,992 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC931 DUG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 79,992 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

oil leak on front axle not on discs

Fail 24 May 2016 79,967 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe (7.1.1)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak axle o/s

Pass 1 Jun 2015 78,961 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

small oil leaks on swivel housings

Fail 29 May 2015 78,961 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

small oil leaks on swivel housings

Fail 5 Jun 2014 77,604 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 77,604 miles

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

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 76,788 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 May 2013 76,773 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 May 2012 73,013 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

no screen wash o/s

Fail 8 May 2012 72,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

no screen wash o/s

Pass 14 May 2011 59,772 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2010 157,116 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 157,116 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 150,680 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 15 Jun 2009 150,660 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Outer Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 145,356 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 139,239 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 139,221 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2006 123,429 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 123,429 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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C931 DUG is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 C931 DUG, 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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C931 DUG is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 February 1996.

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