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DIG 6966

1990 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

171,339 mi
Last recorded171,339 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIG 6966
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 171,339 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened transmission brake (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 171,335 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened transmission brake (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 170,360 miles

Offside door check strap broken

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2016 168,073 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

various exhaust rubber mountings perished

Fail 26 Oct 2016 168,072 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure inner pad (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

various exhaust rubber mountings perished

Pass 6 Oct 2015 165,123 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2015 165,078 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm locating pin insecure AXLE A FRAME NOT SECURE IN AXLE (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nail in n/s rear tyre

oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2014 161,959 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 161,529 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 160,033 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 160,033 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 156,136 miles

n/s/front hub seal slight leak and n/s rear

Fail 29 Jun 2011 156,316 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

n/s/front hub seal slight leak and n/s rear

Fail 2 Jul 2010 151,310 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 151,310 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 148,828 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 145,018 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 141,330 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 138,184 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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DIG 6966 is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1990 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 127,503 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 DIG 6966, 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 36 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DIG 6966 registered?

DIG 6966 is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is DIG 6966 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DIG 6966 shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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