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E11 CTD

1996 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

24,271 mi
Last recorded24,271 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE11 CTD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 24,271 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 23,797 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 23,791 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame Ball Joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 21,149 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle top ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 18,329 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 20,609 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 20,142 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 19,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 18,370 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 16,578 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 12,680 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 7,586 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 4 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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E11 CTD is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 E11 CTD, 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 E11 CTD registered?

E11 CTD is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 February 1996.

Is E11 CTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E11 CTD shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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