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Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn UJ Completely failed (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Main beam tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn UJ Completely failed (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Speedometer not fitted (7.8 (a))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Indicator tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play front arm as marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D16 SRE is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 D16 SRE, 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 D16 SRE registered?
D16 SRE is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 August 1996.
Is D16 SRE safe to buy?
The MOT history for D16 SRE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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