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E18 SDT

1996 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

166,389 mi
Last recorded166,389 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE18 SDT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 166,389 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 166,309 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 166,309 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp front and rear (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 148,326 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 145,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front seat belt slightly damaged

Fail 19 Apr 2018 145,631 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front chassis outrigger corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front chassis outrigger corroded

Offside Front seat belt slightly damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2017 141,001 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 138,059 miles

Centre Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

chassis rusty

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 5 Mar 2015 135,184 miles

some advance signs of corrosion showing on chassis rails and rear crosmember

Pass 21 Feb 2014 130,642 miles

some corrosion showing on chassis rails and rear cosmember

Pass 19 Apr 2013 127,689 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrision on chassis

rear tyres are perished

Pass 17 Apr 2012 123,173 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 123,173 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 117,134 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 112,189 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 105,387 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 100,199 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 100,199 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 94,433 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 87,918 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 87,918 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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 SDT is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 E18 SDT, 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 E18 SDT registered?

E18 SDT is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 June 1996.

Is E18 SDT safe to buy?

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