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E17 DRB

1990 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

84,835 mi
Last recorded84,835 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE17 DRB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 84,835 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 83,741 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 2nd axle upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 2nd + 3rd axle upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 82,375 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 81,110 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 80,076 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 76,998 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 76,998 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 73,486 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 70,759 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 67,613 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 64,443 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 61,841 miles

Offside Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 DRB is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 E17 DRB, 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 E17 DRB registered?

E17 DRB is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 July 1990.

Is E17 DRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E17 DRB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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