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E18 ENN

1997 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,002 mi
Last recorded104,002 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE18 ENN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2018 104,002 miles

general underbody component corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2017 102,823 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 101,800 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 101,176 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 100,654 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 100,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front sidestep slightly corroded

offside front steering idler ball joint slight play

slight corrosion on chassis front to back

steering shock damper slighty deteriorated bush

underbody has slight corrosion front to back

Pass 27 Apr 2011 98,008 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 96,457 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 91,610 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 85,956 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 76,273 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 68,732 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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E18 ENN is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 117,879 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 E18 ENN, 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 29 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E18 ENN registered?

E18 ENN is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is E18 ENN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E18 ENN shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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