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CLO 946Y

1996 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

178,036 mi
Last recorded178,036 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLO 946Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 6 Jul 2017 178,036 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

disc brake parking brake fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2016 169,502 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 166,609 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2014 159,909 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fixed seats aand harnesses fitted steering damper bushes are worn

Pass 14 Mar 2013 152,063 miles

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 147,482 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 140,268 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 133,116 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 123,667 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 115,199 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 106,026 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 96,462 miles

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

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

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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CLO 946Y is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CLO 946Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CLO 946Y registered?

CLO 946Y is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is CLO 946Y safe to buy?

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