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E17 BSC

1996 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

134,063 mi
Last recorded134,063 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE17 BSC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 134,063 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 134,063 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 132,241 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 131,715 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear hub oil seal

Fail 20 Oct 2022 131,715 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear hub oil seal

Pass 13 Sep 2021 130,960 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 130,564 miles

Offside Rear hub has a slight oil leak

Offside door handle broken but door can still be opened

Pass 4 May 2019 127,571 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 124,648 miles

Nearside Front hub has slight play

Nearside door handle broken but still can be opened

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 121,924 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 119,603 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 117,342 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 115,535 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 113,807 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 111,060 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 111,054 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 107,646 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 107,646 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 104,787 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 99,963 miles

HEAVY CORROSION ON CHASSIS

Pass 22 Dec 2005 94,279 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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E17 BSC is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 E17 BSC, 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 E17 BSC registered?

E17 BSC is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is E17 BSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E17 BSC shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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